Clinical Reviewer
Rachel Hughitt, MS, PhD, is a postdoctoral resident at Authentic Connections Therapy and Wellness focused on trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.
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Counseling Psychology
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Rachel Hughitt, MS, PhD, is a post doctoral resident at Authentic Connections Therapy and Wellness whose focus is trauma-informed, culturally responsive care for individuals and couples. She is dedicated to building authentic, collaborative therapeutic relationships where clients feel heard, empowered, and connected.
Rachel's clinical work integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), multicultural orientation (MCO), and relational frameworks, with particular experience supporting clients through identity development, life transitions, grief, and relational concerns. She is especially passionate about work with individuals and couples on communication, attachment, and intimacy, and her practice is guided by a commitment to social justice, accessibility, and inclusive care.
University of Denver
PhD and MS, Counseling Psychology (APA-accredited)
Licensure, certifications, and professional credentials.
Post doctoral resident at Authentic Connections Therapy and Wellness. Completed an APPIC pre-doctoral internship at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Student Counseling Services, a doctoral assessment externship at Lifelong, Inc., and a psychology externship at the University of Colorado Boulder. Also served nearly four years as adjunct faculty at the University of Denver.
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As a Medical Reviewer for SonderMind, Rachel Hughitt reviews mental health content for medical accuracy and clinical integrity, making sure that our educational resources reflect current evidence-based practices.
Rachel Hughitt is a MS, PhD with 4 years of experience in Counseling Psychology. They specialize in Trauma-Informed Care, Couples, Identity Development, Grief, Life Transitions, and CBT and serve as a Reviewer at SonderMind.
Rachel Hughitt earned PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Denver and holds Postdoctoral Resident. They have spent 4 years working in Counseling Psychology.
Rachel Hughitt focuses on Trauma-Informed Care, Couples, Identity Development, Grief, Life Transitions, and CBT.
Rachel Hughitt has worked as Postdoctoral Resident since 2024.
Rachel Hughitt has worked in Counseling Psychology for 4 years. Their education includes PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Denver.
