Rachel Pires, LCSW, RYT
(she/her)
About Me
I guide women through healing complex and developmental trauma using a trauma-informed framework that centers relational attunement, somatic awareness, and pacing to support the nervous system’s natural capacity for safety and growth. Whether you’re releasing early-life wounds or navigating present-day overwhelm, we move together at your body’s pace—integrating mind and body, co-regulating in relationship, and cultivating the resilience that leads to lasting transformation. I work with women who are ready for deep, transformative healing—not just coping strategies. These are women who: - Have tried talk therapy but still feel stuck in overwhelm, numbness, or flashbacks. - Are ready to move beyond surface-level coping strategies into true nervous-system healing. - Seek a therapist skilled in both body-based methods and advanced EMDR/KAP protocols. I use somatic therapy, EMDR (certified), and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) to support deep, body-based healing. With KAP, I offer both psycholytic (low-dose) and psychedelic approaches, depending on your needs and readiness. Your experience will be collaborative, compassionate, and attuned to your nervous system’s pace—not dictated by a set protocol. Rates: $350 Initial Appointment (90 Mins); $195 for 60 Mins. ***Accepting New Clients. NOTE: I do not accept insurance, but can provide you with a Superbill if you have out-of-network benefit coverage. If you’re curious about what’s possible when your body is welcomed, your story honored, and your pace respected - I invite you to reach out. I offer a free 20 minute consultation to explore fit.
Education & Experience
I am Certified in EMDR and a Consultant-In-Training with Beyond Healing Institute. Advanced trainings in polyvagal theory, attachment theory and neurobiology, ego state work, focusing, body dreaming psychotherapy, Jungian Psychology, Humanistic psychology, spirituality, and somatic psychology. Psychedelic trainings and certifications with: Journey Clinical - KAP therapist, Starlight Psychedelics - KAP therapist, Ketamine-Assisted EMDR Therapy Institute, MAPS psychedelic fundamentals course. Education: Masters Degree in Social Work, New York University. Post-Graduate Education & Certifications: Consultant-In-Training EMDR (to be completed June 2025); Registered Yoga and Meditation Teacher; Mind-Body Facilitator, Center for Mind-Body; EMDR Certification May 2024 with Beyond Healing Institute; Somatic Integration Processing, Beyond Healing Institute Nov 2023; Body In Mind Training, Beyond Healing Institute March 2024; Sound Healing Practitioner. Through these experiences, I've build a strong foundation in meditation and mindfulness, with a decade plus of experience as a clinician, coach, yoga and meditation practitioner and executive leader in the human services industry. Founder and owner of Head and Heart Collective, a private practice in South Florida that specializes in somatic and holistic therapies for adults as well as provides consultation and professional development experiences for Therapists & Healers.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
I volunteer at various local non-profits here in South Florida. EMDRIA Member
Specialty Area
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Depression
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Performance Enhancement
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- Group
Language
- English
Insurance
- Does Not Accept Insurance