Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Certified Sex Therapist
Accepting Clients Ages 18 & Up
Rachel Taylor is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, and Level II Sex Offender Treatment Provider (SOTP-II) recognized by the Iowa Board for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (IBTSA). She holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kansas and has over eight years of experience supporting teens, adults, couples, and families.
Rachel has worked in community mental health, residential adolescent care, private practice, and telehealth platforms. She has extensive experience collaborating with juvenile court systems and Health and Human Services in cases involving sexual abuse and complex family dynamics.
She has completed Level 2 Gottman Couples Therapy training and advanced sex therapy training through The Buehler Institute and Modern Sex Therapy Institute. Rachel is a clinical member of the Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA) and serves as Secretary on the Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association (IMHCA) board.
Rachel works with adults (18+) including individuals, couples, and families. Her areas of expertise include:
She is passionate about reducing stigma surrounding mental and sexual health and creating space for open, informed, and respectful conversations.
Rachel provides care in a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment. Her work is collaborative, trauma-informed, and strength-based, helping clients explore difficult emotions, beliefs, and behaviors while building healthier patterns.
She integrates evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s goals, drawing from couples therapy, trauma-informed care, and specialized sex therapy frameworks. Her focus is on helping clients move toward greater clarity, emotional health, relational stability, and sexual wellbeing.
Outside of work, Rachel enjoys traveling, rewatching Parks and Recreation, and spending time with her spirited cat, Poppy.
