Rachel A. Coleman, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist who works primarily with couples. Her first goal is to give couples a framework that de-catastrophizes what they’re going through, followed by development of a path toward new stability and connection in their relationship. She strongly believes if a couple can make sense of things together, see each other more clearly and kindly and work together to manage challenges, their relationship can become a source of tremendous well-being.
Dr. Coleman uses principles and practices from the Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) tradition, but also weaves in methods and influences from Integrated Behavioral Couples Therapy and Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication.
Although most of her work at Life Change is with couples, she also works with some individual clients.
She values flexibility and is process-oriented, but she’s also believes strongly in “being real,” authentic and trusting one’s gut. Getting a good fit is extremely important to successful couples work, she says. “I look forward to learning about and supporting you and your partner.”
B.A., ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC POLICY, HARVARD COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE, MA
M.S., PSYCHOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS, MEMPHIS, TN
PH.D, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS, MEMPHIS, TN
