Rachel Francisco is an LPC and CRC who has worked with Madison’s mental health population, both within community mental health and with vocational support. Rachel has worked alongside clients with serious and persistent mental illnesses navigate barriers of the various societal systems via supportive counseling, case management, and advocacy.

One of Rachel’s primary focuses is on behavioral change through a values-oriented lens. She is a member of the motivational interviewing network of trainers, an international organization that assists in building motivational skills to facilitate intentional change.

Within a therapeutic role, Rachel takes on a holistic approach with genuineness and enthusiasm to walk alongside clients in their journey to improve their quality of life. She works collaboratively in the client’s discovery of self/finding meaning/areas of growth.

Rachel supports clients in navigating the steps towards such changes through an eclectic style of motivational interviewing, person-centered therapy, and solutions-oriented approach. She strongly values learning and ‘walks the walk’ with continued education, uses strategies and skills before introducing them in session, and explores how to garner these approaches to best fit your needs.

In her free time, Rachel is an avid reader, gamer, and dog owner. She enjoys fantasy and will play Dungeons and Dragons every week or play board games or video games with friends. Rachel’s a big advocate for self-care and finds crafts particularly enjoyable.