Rachel Leigh Wills
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Rachel Leigh Wills

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Rachel Leigh Wills is a Washington, DC area native. She holds a Masters of Arts in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of the District of Columbia. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, poetess, writer and speaker. She has previous experience in the field of environmental education (MS from Lesley University/Audubon Expedition Institute). The author spent eight years in the capacities of an Employment Specialist and therapist in the Washington, DC Core Service Agency arena and for Kolmac Outpatient Recovery Centers where she helped individuals struggling with mental health and chemical dependency. She founded ADDvantage Counseling, LLC. and has served as a private practice owner and therapy contractor (currently with DC VA Counseling and Psychotherapy). Rachel Leigh Wills is passionate about helping clients to navigate career transitions, redefine their concept of success and grow their self esteem. Rachel's core areas of focus include: working with adults with Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder (ADHD); alcohol use disorder and chemical dependency; anxiety; depression and mood disorders. She combines cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapy techniques to help individuals better cope with extreme emotions and reactions. Rachel Leigh Wills wrote Soundtrack Of A Misfit: Adventures in ADD & Addiction as a means of reaching others who struggle with ADHD and/or co-occurring disorders, as well as for those who have an appreciation for the underdogs and late bloomers. She has been passionate about music since the age of two, when she bought her first LP by Paul McCartney and Wings. She weaves her ardor for music throughout. Her eclectic musical influences include Chris Cornell; Duran Duran; PINK; Fleetwood Mac; Eminem; K'Naan; and the Foo Fighters. She has been active in the local long-term recovery community and is open about her struggles with alcohol (primarily) in her work as a mental health therapist.
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