Rachael

Rachael Dunkel-Dodier is a licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), and EMDR-trained trauma therapist with over a decade of experience. She specializes in treating individuals facing a range of emotional, psychological, and relational challenges, including traumatic stress disorders, mood disorders, substance use, perinatal mental health, and developmental trauma.

Rachael takes a compassionate, client-centered approach, blending evidence-based therapies such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) with a deep understanding of human resilience. She integrates Brené Brown’s teachings from The Daring Way, Rising Strong to promote vulnerability, courage, and lasting transformation in her clients.

Rachael is also a Certified High Conflict Divorce Coach and Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician, specializing in guiding individuals through complex relational dynamics, particularly in high-conflict separation and divorce situations.

As the founder and visionary behind one of the largest group practices in Bozeman, Montana, Rachael led over 20 clinicians and expanded the practice statewide. She is now a partner in the evolution of ELVT Mental Health, the first mental health boutique in Bozeman, Montana, furthering her mission to provide innovative and accessible care.

Rachael’s passion for personal growth and therapy's transformative power is at the core of her work. She is dedicated to empowering her clients with the tools and support they need to heal, grow, and thrive. In recognition of her leadership in the field, Rachael was honored with the 2024 Women’s MSU Mentorship Award for her contributions to mentorship and mental health leadership.