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Rachael Chisholm, Marriage and Family Therapist in Lawrenceville GA

About Me:

Hi! I’m Rachael Chisholm: wife, mom, and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Lawrenceville, GA.

I stepped into this field in 2005 to explore what makes relationships thrive and to help couples in conflict find their way back to the same team. I’ve been married to my husband, David (a Christian minister), for twenty years, and we have two sons, ages 17 and 13. Our oldest son navigates special medical and developmental challenges, which gives me deep personal insight into the unique world of special needs parenting and high-stress caregiver burnout.

Rachael Chisholm, Marriage and Family Therapist, with her husband David and their two sons.
Rachael Chisholm, Marriage and Family Therapist, and her husband David on a date in Athens, GA.

In my private practice, I provide a warm, collaborative space for individuals and families looking to up-level their lives and relationships. I specialize in:

  • Couples & Marriage Counseling: Helping partners break negative cycles, recover from infidelity, and fix poor communication.
  • Premarital Counseling: Helping engaged couples build a strong, lifelong foundation before the wedding day using the PREPARE Assessment.
  • Caregiver Support: Helping stressed caregivers set healthy boundaries and reclaim their mental health.
  • Therapy for Women & Teens: Supporting women and teenage girls navigating the heavy weight of depression and anxiety.

I believe in a holistic path to wellness and am happy to integrate natural health solutions—such as mindfulness, prayer, community, nutrition, and essential oils—into our sessions to whatever degree you feel comfortable.

Professional Background & Therapeutic Approach:

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Georgia (GA License #MFT001335) with almost 20 years of direct clinical experience across private practice, church, and university settings. I earned my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (M.M.F.T.) from Abilene Christian University and am an active member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT).

My approach is deeply systemic, meaning I look at the relational patterns keeping you stuck rather than placing blame. I combine proven, scientific modalities—including the Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)—with a framework of Christian and Biblical principles.

Our level of discussion regarding faith depends entirely on your comfort and preference. My goal is simply to help you mobilize your current strengths and use that momentum to create lasting, practical change.