Rachel Taylor is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist specializing in individual sex therapy, couples sex therapy, intimacy and relationship concerns, kink, and ethically non-monogamous relationships. She works with adults and couples to create an affirming, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore sexual wellness, strengthen communication, deepen connection, and navigate challenges within their relationships and intimate lives.
Rachel earned her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kansas and has more than eight years of experience working with teens, adults, couples, and families. Her professional background includes community mental health, residential adolescent care, private practice, and telehealth, giving her experience supporting clients across a wide range of relationship, identity, family, and life experiences.
Rachel has completed Level 2 Gottman Method Couples Therapy training as well as advanced sex therapy training through The Buehler Institute and Modern Sex Therapy Institute. She integrates her training in sex therapy and couples work to help clients better understand patterns within their relationships, improve communication, address concerns related to intimacy and sexuality, and build relationships that feel authentic and fulfilling.
Rachel approaches conversations about sex, intimacy, relationships, identity, kink, and nontraditional relationship structures with openness, curiosity, and respect. Her goal is to provide a space where clients can talk honestly about topics that may be difficult to discuss elsewhere while working toward meaningful and sustainable change.
In addition to her clinical work, Rachel 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.