Meet The Team
Meet The Team
We are a team who are dedicated to your healing journey!
“If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness...[Jesus] said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness'... For when I am weak, then I am strong." (1 Cor 11:30; 12:9-10).
Rachel Kuchem Woodward, LCSW
Founder & Counselor
Over fourteen years ago, I first became interested in Biblical Counseling as I began wresting with struggles of my own. Isaiah 61:1-4 became the theme of my pursuing social work with the end goal of desiring to become a counselor. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to rub shoulders with people with a variety of religious and ethnic and political backgrounds and wrestle with the darkness of the world, of our culture, and of the human heart. It became my desire to share the light of Jesus with those who are from a variety of backgrounds and to be able to minister to the entire person as Jesus did. I have seen how my own ongoing journey with suffering in several areas is a space that the Lord continues to use to speak through into others’ lives, a sweet gift that humbles me.
To embody safety for you as you come “home” to the truth and security that you are God’s Beloved whom He delights in is my greatest joy as a counselor.
My own ongoing personal journey over the years with chronic health conditions, OCD, counseling, and functional psychiatry has led me to be passionate about helping the WHOLE person- spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically. My mission is to be a part of RE-VIVING every part of YOUR life even as Jesus is in the process of doing with mine.
STAY TUNED for updates on a BOOK I am writing to equip strugglers and helpers on the topic of OCD! Check out my social media for ongoing postings and videos!
When I am not working, you can find this thirty-something Fort Worth native hanging out with my wonderful husband as newlyweds, other family, church, friends, going on a run, reading, writing, dancing, outdoor adventuring, or eating dark chocolate!
Past Training & History:
I received both my bachelor’s (2012) and master’s degree (2014) in social work from the University of Texas Arlington. One of my concentrations in my master’s was mental health.
I spent 2015-2018 completing a 3,000 hour internship at Metroplex Counseling & Wellness, a local Biblical counseling center. I had supervision during this time.
In 2018, I worked as an intern with Christ Chapel Soul Care for 4 months to help supervise lay-counselors.
In late 2018, I became an LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) in the state of Texas.
In spring of 2019, the Lord abundantly opened doors for me to begin my own private practice, and Re-Viving Lives Counseling was born!
Current Training & Approach:
I am currently a member of ABC (Association of Biblical Counselors) and NASW (National Association of Social Workers).
I attend ABC (Association of Biblical Counselors) and/or CCEF (Christian Counselor & Education Foundation) conferences as well as others.
In 2020, I completed a course on EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). (This technique can diffuse certain strong emotions from anxiety/ trauma.)
In 2022, I completed a course on Polyvagal Theory (understanding of nervous system/trauma).
In 2023, I completed a course and am currently a CCATP (Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional).
In 2023, I took an introductory course on Functional Psychiatry (holistically addressing brain/ body from a functional medicine perspective on anxiety, OCD, depression, and ADHD).
In 2024, I attended the IOCDF BTTI (Behavior Therapy Training Institute), completing 20 CEUS of training and then ongoing consultation with BTTI faculty/ group. I am now officially BTTI certified for treating OCD!
Speaking Opportunities:
Mental health panel at the BSM at UTA on the topic of mental health and college students for a group of local college ministers (‘Aug ‘22).
Local Christian college girls’ class on singleness & sexuality (Sep ‘22).
Sigma Phi Lambda “Lamb Leadership Academy” over zoom to large group of college girl leaders across 26 different chapters across multiple Southern states on self-care, time-management, and shepherding others (Sep ‘22).
Soul Care Christ Chapel lay counselors and Soul Care staff on OCD (Aug ‘23).
Sigma Phi Lambda “Lamb Leadership Academy” over zoom to speak to large group of college girl leaders across multiple different chapters & across multiple Southern states on the topic of Psalm 34: “Where Is Your Gaze” with practical life applications (Oct ‘23).
VivaWise Functional Wellness team zoom meeting to give a brief presentation on OCD (March ‘24).
“Those who look to Him are radiant: their faces are never covered with shame.” (Ps. 34:5)
Audrey Russell
Marketing & Administrative Assistant
After 8 months of my own biblical counseling journey in my early 20’s, I am now more than ever very passionate about helping women find healing through God’s Word! I know all too well what it feels like to face the overwhelming reality of anxiety. In His kindness, God brought me to a place where the only way out was Him. Through the Word of God, the Spirit of God, and the people of God, I walked away from a season that lead me to a pit of despair.
I am also very passionate about health & wellness and finding the root cause to our mental and physical health challenges. The hardships of this fallen world and sin nature can impact the way we respond to our daily struggles. However, our health can deeply impact our mental well-being as well, which is why I find Re-Viving Lives Counseling to be an amazing practice that explores both.
In addition to my passion for counseling and health & wellness, I have had the privilege of helping small businesses & ministries engage their audience by managing marketing related projects over the last few years. My heart is to truly reach others by thinking outside the box and remaining creative in my approach. I often find the “marketing world” to be very competitive and self-centered, which is why I hope to always remain servant-minded. We are here to serve YOU— all for God’s glory!
It is a joy to assist you with booking your appointments, answering questions, and creating content that will help you better understand our approach to your healing journey!
When I’m not working, you can find me sipping on tea while enjoying a Hallmark Christmas movie— yes, all year long!
