“You deserve a life that feels like home—not one built on roles, expectations or survival. My therapy practice is here to support people who want more than surface-level change. Together we uncover the truth of who you are, and from there, build something REAL”.
Rachel Lyons, Relational and Identity Therapist
Hi, I’m Rachel — I’m so glad you’ve found your way here.
Starting therapy, returning to it, or even just browsing this site means something in you is stirring. Whether you're looking for ongoing support through life’s twists and turns, or you’re facing something that feels a lot heavier, my work is about meeting you where you are — and staying with you as you grow.
I’m most passionate about helping people uncover the parts of themselves they’ve tucked away — the parts that feel messy, too much, or too tender to name. These pieces? They’re the heart of who you are. And they deserve room to breathe.
At Real Talk, we don’t do surface-level.
We don’t pretend things are fine when they aren’t. We don’t sugarcoat the hard stuff. Therapy can be uncomfortable, vulnerable, and raw. But — and this is the magic — it can also be empowering, liberating, and even kind of beautiful.
I created this practice to push back against the idea that therapy has to be clinical, stuffy, or detached. This isn’t that. My goal is that your time here becomes the most meaningful hour of your week — the one where you leave feeling more connected to yourself, more grounded, and more like the expert of your own life.
I lead with honesty and heart.
I’ll always tell you the truth — gently, but clearly. That’s what you’re here for, right? This isn’t just a place to vent (though you can). It’s a space to do the work. To say the thing you’ve been avoiding. To fall apart and rebuild. To get it wrong and try again.
I’ll be with you every step — holding space, offering insight, and showing you that what you’re facing? It’s not too much. You’re not too much.
Come in, have a seat, and let’s get to work.
-Rachel
REAL TALK THERAPY
Let’s talk. Let’s feel. Let’s build something real.
Modern, relational therapy for individuals, couples, and families.
Helping you go deeper — into your truth, your healing, and your sense of self.
At Real Talk, you don’t have to hide the messy parts. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, feeling stuck in your relationships, or just tired of repeating the same patterns, therapy is a space to come back to yourself — honestly and without judgment.
I specialize in working with adults who want more than coping skills — people ready to explore who they are, why they feel what they feel, and how to make meaningful change from the inside out.
I offer in-person therapy to clients from all states, at my office in Northern Kentucky, and provide telehealth sessions to clients located in both Ohio and Kentucky.
(New client initial sessions and all couples/family work are held in person.)
