Rachel Krakuer, M.A.

Rachel supports True Life Center as a psychology associate, passionate about collaborating with a team in which every voice is valued. Rachel enjoys taking the role of supportive coach to guide patients in harnessing their own intrinsic power to help themselves and be their own hero. She balances her straightforward approach with a compassionate and encouraging attitude. Through incremental changes, she supports patients to build a rich and meaningful life.

Rachel grew up in the suburbs of Chicago before becoming a Longhorn, receiving her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with Highest Honors from the University of Texas at Austin. She is soon completing her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Regina (Saskatchewan, Canada), from which she also holds a Master of Arts degree. She found her home in San Diego after completing her doctoral internship at Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital. She brings her strong foundation in research to her work as a clinician, with 10 peer-reviewed publications and more than 20 conference presentations under her belt and ample experience practicing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She is dedicated to making clinical research palatable and useful for fellow providers, clients, and the general public.

She has worked across the spectrum of mental health care and has garnered extensive experience working with individuals of all ages with OCD, anxiety, trauma, depression, severe mental illness, and ASD. Rachel values the integrative approach of True Life Center and aligns with the model of compassionate, sustainable health for the mind, body, and spirit.