Growing in Care
Mental Health Care,
for growth and healing
Growing in Care is founded on the belief that mental health care should be accessible to all, and that receiving quality care within our community and beyond is vital. Our mission is to provide holistic, person-centered care for children, preteens, teens, young adults, and families. We offer a growing care team, to match the needs of yourself and your family. We see you as the expert in your own life and in your family, and have the honor to support individuals and families in their journey of growth. We see the significance in supporting young children, who can grow from engagement in therapeutic services from a young age, in their time of development.
Growing in Care also supports the family unit as a whole, as well as individuals and families (ages 3-18+, parents and guardians, and siblings). We specialize in areas including- behavioral challenges, self-esteem, school based support, stress management, parenting support, trauma therapy, and diagnoses including (but not limited to), anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, PTSD, and related symptoms. Growing in Care advocates for care for those with special needs and disabilities.
We utilize approaches including play therapy, person centered therapy, CBT, DBT, music, and art.
For clinicians- We also offer clinical supervision, and support for growing and developing your own private practice.
Our Team
About the Founder
Rachel Bowen, LMHC
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Rachel has a passion for providing therapy services to youth, young adults, and families. Rachel began Growing in Care as a route to provide accessible care to the community. Rachel has experience supporting children, teens, young adults, and families within Rochester and across NYS. Rachel believes that each individual has the ability to grow and reach their own desired quality of life, and that therapy can provide tools to reach these goals.
Rachel provides therapy as well as clinical supervision, and supervision for business development with private practice goals.
Kelsey Varin
Kelsey is a trained school psychologist, working towards her clinical hours for her degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Kelsey has experience supporting youth in the school setting, along with parents and caregivers. Kelsey has a broad understanding of diagnoses, symptoms, and behaviors in youth. She has a heart for providing care to children, teens, and families, and is a strong advocate for mental health care. Kelsey provides both in-person and telehealth sessions (currently accepting new clients).
Kait Towner
Kait Towner, LMHC, RPT-S, CCPT, IMH-E is a child and family therapist specializing in working with young children and families facing a wide range of mental health challenges, including trauma and abuse, anxiety, FASD, oppositional behaviors, depression, and challenging life transitions. Kait has extensive training in play therapy and clinically integrates that into her use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP). Kait provides both in-person and telehealth sessions (currently not accepting new clients).
Doralie ‘Dora’ Sukhavong
Doralie ‘Dora’ Sukhavong is a compassionate mental health counselor who specializes in working with children and adolescents, as well as adults and couples. With a warm and supportive approach, she helps clients navigate challenges, build resilience, and develop healthy coping skills. Dora is deeply dedicated to fostering safe spaces where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered. Passionate about promoting mental well-being from an early age, she tailors her counseling techniques to meet the unique needs of each individual, ensuring they have the tools to thrive.
Dora is currently accepting new clients- both in person and virtually!
Aria Matthews
Aria has over 25 years of experience working with children and adults in individual and group settings. Enthusiastic about guiding children to discover their strengths and worth, she has devoted her life to music and visual arts education. Her inviting and open approach comforts others to be who they are without judgment. Now on her path to completing a CMHC track, Aria’s passion is to help children and families heal, communicate, and move forward with hope and inspiration.
Aria provides both in-person and telehealth sessions (currently accepting new clients). Music and visual arts can be wonderful forms of healing and can be integrated within sessions if desired.