Rachel Kepes, LPC

Rachel Kepes is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years post graduate experience. She holds a state license as a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina as well as a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Carolina University. She received her Bachelor of Science in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina.

Rachel is passionate about helping adolescents and their families, and spent 7 years working for local nonprofit Windwood Farm Home for Children and Family Services in order to learn how to help adolescents, their families, and adults struggling with life stressors, relationship difficulties, behavioral and mental health challenges. She pursued extensive training in experiential methods via equine assisted psychotherapy and really enjoys creative paths to helping people connect with themselves, one another, and the world around them.

She enjoys working with adults on managing anxiety and depression, life transitions, and pursuing purpose and positive change in their lives. Rachel believes that her job is to create a safe environment where she can help her client(s) facilitate change. Psychotherapy goals with Rachel may include changes in thoughts, behaviors, goals, perspectives, or in self esteem and confidence.

Licensed Professional Counselor SC License #6501
10 years of experience
Founder and Sole Proprietor of R Kepes Counseling, LLC
Bachelor of Science in Experimental Psychology, University of South Carolina
Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Western Carolina University
Formerly EAGALA certified (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning) 2010-2016
Natural Lifemanship Advanced Training 2017 (Trauma Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Model)
Former outpatient psychotherapist with Charleston Counseling Center group practice serving individuals and families.
Former outpatient psychotherapist at Windwood Farm Home for Children and Family Services for children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient clinic setting as well as residential and school settings.
Creator and facilitator of an equine assisted psychotherapy program for children and adolescents in residential treatment to address trauma and relationship challenges 2017 – 2019.
Former Family Group Conference Facilitator 2015-2017
Former equine specialist/mental health therapist with LEAP in SC Equine Assisted Psychotherapy in Charleston SC
Former part time assistant to Educational Consultant Jenny Whittle in Charleston SC helping adolescents access resources and make college and career planning decisions.