What of any of us has not experienced at one time or another, the feeling of being anxious about something?  I (Rachel) would invite you to be curious and let that normal human experience open up a relatable conversation about a specific kind of anxiety that you or someone you care about may be experiencing.   I have had my own (ongoing) 20 + year journey with a hidden condition and am also a counselor who now clinically treats others with this same condition.  I am both a sufferer and a helper passionate about addressing both groups as I share from my personal and professional experiences.  Out of my own journey with this hidden condition of OCD (and treatment with my own counselor) came the concept and experience of “the gap” and is a way that I often describe the condition of OCD, especially to those who may not be aware of this hidden condition (especially the kinds of OCD I speak about) or may have hesitancy around using the mental health diagnostic term of OCD.

Welcome (back) to the RLC blog- as it has been a while since I (Rachel) have written here, I wanted to give a brief overview of where we have been and where we are going with the hope that you will join along!  You have a story that is unique to you.  My hope and prayer is that as your story intersects with ours here at RLC –whether as a client, loved one, therapist, pastor, church staff, ministry leader, or other helper— you will be loved, seen, heard, and known as we help equip you with holistic mental health resources for yourself or someone you are serving.