Rachel Wedemire MA, LPCC RPT

Welcome to Surfside Integrative Counseling Life can feel like an ocean—full of highs, lows, and unexpected waves. At Surfside Integrative Counseling, we will to learn how to ride those waves with resilience, creativity, and confidence. Whether you’re navigating the challenges of childhood, adolescence, or adulthood, we believe the most powerful therapy happens within a safe, trusting space where you can truly be yourself. For Kids: Children often struggle to express their fears, anxieties, or changes in behavior. At Surfside, help is geared toward kids healing and growth through play therapy, a powerful tool that encourages emotional expression, builds confidence, and fosters problem-solving skills. In our sessions, kids explore their inner worlds in a creative, supportive environment where they can feel seen and understood. Involving parents to this process is critical so parents can also gain the tools to help their child outside of the play therapy room. For Teens: Adolescence can be a time of significant emotional and social change. I help to support teens as they navigate challenges such as peer relationships, academic stress, identity exploration, and emotional shifts. Through a blend of evidence-based practices and reflective conversation, I’ll help teens build emotional resilience, strengthen communication skills, and gain clarity about where they are headed in this life stage. For Adults: Whether you’re facing unresolved traumas, relationship challenges, or the weight of emotional wounds, I’ll provide a space where you can dive deep, reflect, and heal. I’ll take an integrative approach which combines experiential techniques, creative exploration, and evidence-based practices to help you uncover your strengths, break free from limiting patterns, and move forward with confidence and clarity. At Surfside, the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of our work together. It’s built on mutual respect, openness, and understanding, creating a judgment-free zone where you can explore your emotions, embrace your authentic self, and uncover healthier ways to communicate, connect, and thrive. Life may not always be smooth sailing, but together, we can find the strength and confidence to navigate whatever comes next. Let’s ride the waves of life—together!