About Rachel meirink, ma, LPC
You don’t have to carry this all on your own.
I’m a licensed therapist providing in-person therapy in Missouri and online therapy in Missouri and Texas, specializing in relationship issues, trauma, spirituality, anxiety, depression, and grief. I offer compassionate, evidence-based care to support healing, personal growth, and meaningful change.
please Hear me when I say:
Being here doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means you’re strong.
Mental health stigma still exists in many communities, especially around seeking therapy for anxiety, trauma, or emotional struggles. You may have been taught—culturally or spiritually—that needing help means you lack faith or inner strength. But the truth is, recognizing when you’re struggling and reaching out for mental health support is a sign of courage and resilience.
Starting therapy doesn’t mean you’ve failed—it means you’re ready for change. Therapy can help you heal from past wounds, manage anxiety and emotional pain, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.
How I work
At the core of my approach to therapy is a belief that we are wired for healing and growth.
I offer a holistic, integrative approach to therapy using a bio-psycho-social-spiritual model—exploring the biological, psychological, relational, and spiritual factors that influence your mental health and overall well-being.
Many people seek therapy when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or impacted by anxiety, trauma, or relationship challenges. There is no shame in struggling. In our work together, you’ll learn to cultivate self-compassion, identify the root causes of your emotional challenges, and develop practical tools to support healing and lasting change.
Therapy is a space to gain clarity, build resilience, and move forward with greater purpose—so you can create a more fulfilling, connected, and meaningful life.
My core values
GROWTH
Developing a growth mindset so that you can take steps towards the life you want.
SAFETY
A confidential, private and ethical space so that you can feel comfort opening up about life’s struggles.
DEPTH
Exploring beyond the surface and general symptoms to discover root issues so that your healing can go deep.
HONESTY
Helping you identify, in an honest way, healthy and unhealthy patterns in yourself, with others and in life.
FREEDOM
Discovering your choices and power so that you can live congruently with your true self.
COMPASSION
An empathetic space without judgement, where you can feel seen, heard and understood.
Therapy with me is…
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Every person enters counseling with unique goals, needs, and a vision for growth. I offer personalized therapy and individual counseling tailored to your specific experiences and life circumstances.
My approach is to meet you exactly where you are and work collaboratively to create a personalized treatment plan that reflects your current season of life. Together, we’ll develop meaningful, realistic goals and a path forward that aligns with what matters most to you—supporting lasting growth, healing, and change.
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In our work together, we’ll explore what’s happening beneath the surface with curiosity, honesty, and compassion. Therapy provides a space to deepen emotional awareness, increase self-understanding, and gently uncover the patterns that may be holding you back.
As you begin to see yourself more clearly—through a lens that honors both your strengths and areas for growth—meaningful, lasting transformation becomes possible. Being honest with yourself, with both courage and self-compassion, is a powerful step toward personal growth and healing.
My role is to walk alongside you in this process, offering guidance, support, and clarity as you move toward lasting change.
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Confidentiality is a cornerstone of the therapeutic relationship and essential for creating a safe, private space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. Many people have never experienced a truly confidential environment to process life’s challenges.
As a licensed therapist, I am committed to maintaining strict confidentiality in therapy and following all ethical standards and legal guidelines, including HIPAA-compliant practices, to protect your privacy. Everything you share is treated with the utmost care and respect—providing a secure foundation for meaningful, lasting healing.
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Our work together will go beyond managing surface-level symptoms. While we’ll address what’s showing up in the present, we’ll also explore the deeper root causes—unresolved trauma, emotional patterns, and core beliefs that may be driving your current struggles.
Through deep, trauma-informed therapy, you can begin to understand and heal the underlying issues that keep you feeling stuck. By working at this level, we create space for lasting, meaningful change rather than temporary relief.
True healing begins when you courageously look beneath the surface—and you don’t have to do it alone.
specializing in:
Attachment
EMDR
Christian Counseling
Eclectic Evidence-Based
My Training & Education
Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and Missouri
Masters in Counseling
PhD Student in Counseling Education and Supervision
EMDR Certified and Consultant-in-Training through EMDRia
Certified Spiritual Director (attended a 2 year training program through Soul Shepherding)
American Association of Christian Counselors Member