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Hey there! My name is Cecilia and I am a first gen, bilingual Licensed Clinical Social worker a.k.a therapist with a little over 8 years of experience working with individuals and families. I am the owner & creator of Imperfect Mellow therapy, where I believe that it is okay to be a “mess” sometimes even in our healing journey. We're all humans. I have overcome my own life challenges and believe that through our struggles we build resiliency.  My goal is to support you and hold space for you. I come not only as a therapist but also as your personal cheerleader, secret keeper, and transformation partner. I use different approaches in therapy including, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral therapy to support your journey. I assign homework to help you practice what you learn in session and make progress towards your treatment goals. Therapy with me is teamwork: I want you to feel ownership over your own treatment and we will work together to develop treatment plans and keep us both accountable for them. My personal goal for you is that you get to a place where you feel you do not need me anymore and you are able to slay whatever comes your way. I want to work with you in achieving this.  I have experience treating adults who are struggling with their relationships, healing from inter-generation trauma, going through a difficult life or role transition, struggling with low self-esteem, and/or dealing with depression/anxiety. I work collaboratively with my clients to identify behavior patterns keeping them stuck, learn to set healthy boundaries with others, and challenge negative thinking patterns. Please reach out if you are ready to take this next step in your journey. I offer a free 15 minute consultation to answer any questions you may have and determine whether we are a good fit for each other. I look forward to getting to know you.

Bienvenidos [Welcome]! My name is Rachel Camilo Harris, LMHC, LPCC, owner of Handcrafted Counseling & Consulting, and I am licensed to provide mental health counseling services in both Florida & California. I currently provide coast to coast telehealth thearpy for your convenience! I have 10+ years of clinical experience, working with diverse populations and ages, primarily focused on working through trauma. If you landed here in efforts to gain supervision hours for licensure, I am also a Qualified Supervisor for registered interns in the state of Florida, in search of postgraduate supervision hours.  Why “handcrafted”? I believe there is both an art and science to therapy, and that it is courageous of you to pursue services to enhance your quality of life; therefore, your experience deserves to be handcrafted specifically to address your unique experiences and goals. I specialize in childhood trauma, whether we are engaging in retroactive work to heal the inner child as an adult, or processing concurrent circumstances as a child or adolescent. The foundational tenet of my practice is trauma-informed and my therapeutic approach is authentic, curious and non-judgmental. I bring compassion and energy to meet each of you exactly where you are in your journey. I also enjoy incorporating creativity and humor when appropriate.  My own story and spirituality inspire me to engage in this work; however, it is important to understand that I do not impose my personal beliefs, as I pride myself on professional boundaries and ethics. I am available to incorporate Christian counseling if you are seeking this type of approach. I am a woman of color (Latina) and I also pride myself on curating a safe space for issues surrounding racial trauma to be discussed. I am available for speaking engagements, trainings and webinars, and podcasts. If what you’re reading so far resonates with you, please click the button below to determine if a trauma-informed approach with me could potentially be a good fit for you.

I'm a licensed professional counselor. My practice is focused on working with clients with childhood relational trauma, and neurodivergent people, (people with adhd, autistic and bipolar neurotypes. The core of the way I work is creating a safe space where you can explore your whole experience as a person. Creating a more enjoyable, sustainable life for yourself may mean deepening self-acceptance and self-understanding, practicing boundaries and advocating for yourself in relationships, exploring your values or finding your way through a difficult transition.

I am on a continual search for understanding what it truly means to be human.​ I believe that each of us carries an inner wisdom that guides us toward growth and authenticity. In a world full of distractions and external pressures, it’s easy to lose touch with that voice. In our work together, I’ll help you reconnect with yourself, uncover what really matters to you, and make choices that reflect your values and needs.

I believe healing begins when we allow someone else to bear witness to and respond with care to our untold stories. It is only through courageously and honestly exploring our experiences of pain that we are able to break free from old patterns and start on a new path towards wholeness. My desire in the counseling room is to create a safe space for clients to show up with their stories, no matter how scary or painful. Through kind and curious engagement, clients can begin to make sense of their story and its impact not only on the past but also on the present. The importance of engaging my own story began in 2013 when I started on my personal counseling journey. I also spent several years working in the college ministry context and there discovered my passion for walking through life’s ups and downs with young adults. After moving back to my hometown of Orlando, I earned a Master of Arts in Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary. My counseling approach pulls from relational, narrative, and attachment models.

I am a provisionally licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I have experience working with adults ages 18 and up with substance use and mental health concerns. I am rooted in emotions and values. I utilize mindfulness techniques to help clients become more aware of their behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. I help clients develop responsibility in their lives and communicate more effectively to enhance both inter- and intrapersonal relationships. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). I have experience with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, and stress-related concerns. I am here to be someone for you and to help you gain confidence with you are.

When you don’t trust yourself you will be left feeling empty, isolated and disconnected. I am here to help you connect to your best self; to find meaning and purpose so that when the outside feels overwhelming you can easily turn within for solace, confidence and courage.

In a world that continues to turn with or without us, we often wonder where we can get off in order to regroup. When we are expected to fulfill all of the everyday roles that we have taken on, we tend to lose touch with ourselves. My purpose is to provide an open, restorative and non-judgmental healing space for you. I am pleased to work with individuals who want help with anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. As well as providing support during life transitions, unexpected changes and personal growth. I don't believe in the cookie cutter approach, everyone is different and has different needs. I believe the client should have complete autonomy on their journey. I am here to support you as you move through healing from anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger management or even if you just need someone to listen. During COVID all sessions are telehealth. The goal for me is to make sure that the client feels welcomed, respected and safe. I look forward to walking with you on this new journey.

I am one of the few neuropsychologists in San Francisco Bay Area. I have completed over 4300 assessments in the last 22 years since I was licensed in 2002. I am also a medical staff member at St. Mary's /UCSF McAuley Institute Adolescent Inpatient Unit. I can test in Spanish and French. I also speak Hindi and Urdu. I love working with children adn teens, and helping them receive the accommodations they deserve; I specialize in ADHD, focusing /concentration difficulties, and Processing Speed/Receptive Auditory Processing Skills difficulties. I also can help students with anxiety and depression and trauma. The assessment is usually six hours of testing, and then I score and write up a report , good for three years, and have a feedback with the family, and then, for no fee, have a feedback with the school Learning department. The head of the LD department writes up a one to two page summary for the SAT/ACT/IB or SSAT Board, in order to request accommodations, such as extra time, smaller testing rooms, etc.

Having over 20 years of experience, I specialize in guiding and supporting individuals as they navigate complex relationship issues. Many are family members who have loved ones that struggle with addiction. I help people resolve unhealed emotions and break patterns they’ve been stuck in so they can grow in setting limits, building confidence, and feeling better.