About Me
With over 18 years of practice, my holistic psychotherapy approach emphasizes the mind-body connection, crafting personalized plans for lasting change. Specializing in anxiety, insomnia, sadness, health issues, and substance abuse, I guide clients to understand triggers and develop coping skills. By prioritizing quick, sustainable improvements, I accelerate healing and foster empowerment. Tailored interventions and evidence-based techniques ensure tangible results, leaving clients with clarity, resilience, and hope. Together, we explore strengths, relationship goals, and tools for improved connections.
Doctorate of Behavioral Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Arizona License # 19804
California Licenses #22568,
Colorado License # 09927256
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Education
Doctor of Behavioral Health, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, 2013
Masters in Social Work, San Jose State University, 1995, Title IV-E Child Welfare Stipend
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, University of California, Berkeley, 1989
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Experience
Private Therapist - 2016- present
Clinical Supervisor – 2007- present
Private Consultant - 2006- present
Academic Appointments
Professor
Napa Valley College, Tenured Professor Human Services and Addiction Studies 2018 to present
https://www.napavalley.edu/directory/cresci_rachael.html
San Jose State University
​https://www.sjsu.edu/people/rachael.cresci/
Ryokan College, PsyD and Ph.D. Programs, retired.
Lecturer
San Jose State University, Master of Social Work Program, Adjunct lecturer 2013 to present.
American River College, Adjunct Lecturer 1/2022 to present.
California State University, East Bay, CA 1/2006 to 9/2012