About Rachel Schulz, LMFT

Therapy is about more than solving problems. It's about creating a space where you can feel understood, reconnect with yourself, and move toward a life that feels meaningful to you.

I’m Rachel Schulz, LMFT, and I believe that people are capable of meaningful change, even when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what comes next. My role as a therapist isn't to tell you who you should be or what decisions you should make. Instead, I see my job as walking alongside you, helping you understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, make room for difficult emotions, and reconnect with what matters most.

I earned my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University in 2011 and continued my studies at the PGSP–Stanford Psy.D. Consortium. Over the years, my clinical training and experience have shaped an approach that is compassionate, curious, and grounded in the belief that therapy should be both meaningful and practical.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) provides the foundation for much of my work. I appreciate ACT because it doesn't ask us to wait until life feels comfortable before we begin living it. Instead, it helps us develop the flexibility to navigate difficult thoughts and emotions while continuing to move toward the people, relationships, and experiences that matter to us.

I am also certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), and I have a particular interest in the relationship between the brain, nervous system, emotions, and the experience of pain. I’m passionate about supporting neurodiversity and helping individuals and families recognize not only the challenges they may face, but also the strengths and perspectives that neurodivergence can bring.

Beyond My Clinical Work

I serve as an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Ohlone College, where I have the privilege of teaching and mentoring the next generation of therapists. I also serve as a Clinical Supervisor, supporting developing therapists as they grow into their own clinical identities.

I’m proud to be the co-owner and co-founder of Creekside Counseling in Walnut Creek. Building a practice has given me the opportunity to create the kind of therapeutic environment I believe in, one that values warmth, connection, authenticity, and high-quality care.

Outside of my professional life, I live in the Bay Area with my husband, our two daughters, and our two dachshunds. Family is a meaningful part of my life, and I value the relationships, experiences, and everyday moments that remind me of what matters most.

Ultimately, I believe therapy is a deeply human process. You don't have to arrive knowing exactly what you need or how to change. Sometimes you simply need a place to begin.

I would be honored to be that place and to walk alongside you from there.