About Dr. Opper

Dr. Rachel Opper is a licensed clinical psychologist in Arlington, Virginia. She specializes in evidence-based treatments for mood disorders, adjustment disorders, life transitions, interpersonal problems, and health psychology. She works on women's health issues, including PMDD, fertility, postpartum adjustment, and coping with phases of menopause.  She has specialized training to work with perfectionism and people with over-control coping styles. Dr. Opper creates a supportive and accepting environment.

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Inspired by research evidence of the mind-body connection, Dr. Opper is trained as a yoga instructor. This experience complements her work as a psychotherapist, especially in the areas of mindfulness and self-awareness, stress management and relaxation training, and taking a holistic approach to overall health and subjective well being.  

Dr. Opper uses a variety of therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). She is an intensively trained clinician in Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT). Dr. Opper works with adults and adolescents.