Rachel Bivens, LMFT

Rachel Bivens is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California who centers her work on education, empowerment, and advocacy. She emphasizes clear communication and active engagement, while honoring the genetic and cultural differences that shape each family, couple, child, and individual.

Rachel focuses on building enduring connections within communities - working with families, couples, caregivers, parents, and children - and seeks opportunities to apply clinical expertise toward positive social impact. Her practice aims to help people overcome challenges and create lasting change that supports healthier, more productive lives.

Using an educational, preventive, and strength-based approach, Rachel equips clients with practical skills to strengthen interpersonal relationships and pursue personal growth. She believes in holistic self-improvement and the value of intentional daily practice to support sustained progress.

With 8 years of experience assisting clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns, Rachel approaches therapy from the conviction that each person is the author of their own story and brings strengths to the healing process. Beginning therapy is an act of courage, and she honors that first step.

She identifies as an African American woman with deep spiritual beliefs, is a mother of nine, and is a Ya-Ya - a grandmother - of seven. Her life experience, professional background, and education inform a commitment to advocacy, empowerment, and fostering self-sufficiency for individuals, families, and communities.