About Us

Compassionate, Holistic, and Strengths Based Care

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, couples, parents, 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 youth in our community, 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, perinatal care, trauma therapy, grief/loss, 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

Therapist/owner Rachel Bowen, LMHC

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.

Therapist Kelsey Varin, LMHC-P

Kelsey Varin, LMHC-P

Kelsey is a trained school psychologist, working towards her clinical hours for her licensure 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).

Therapist Kait Towner, LMHC

Kait Towner, LMHC,

RPT-S, CCPT

Kait Towner, LMHC, RPT-S, CCPT is a maternal and child therapist specializing in supporting the emotional well-being of individuals and families throughout the perinatal period and early childhood, recognizing the significant impact of attachment and potential trauma during these transformative times. Kait empowers parents navigating the journey from pre-pregnancy through early parenting and beyond, offering dedicated support to prioritize emotional health, foster secure attachments, and process past or present trauma. Kait’s expertise includes addressing challenges such as birth trauma, childhood trauma, attachment difficulties, grief and loss, depression, and anxiety, as well as assisting families with young children in understanding and managing their “big feelings” and behaviors, ultimately helping to build resilience and growing parent-child bonds. Kait is currently accepting clients both in person and virtually.

Therapist Doralie Sukhavong, LMHC

Doralie ‘Dora’ Sukhavong, LMHC

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!

Therapist Aria Matthews, clinical intern

Aria Matthews, Clinical Intern

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.

Phoebe Brajdic, Clinical Intern

Phoebe Brajdic is a dedicated Mental Health Counseling student at St. John Fisher University, where she also earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in May 2024. She brings experience working with children and adolescents across a variety of settings, including schools, daycare programs, ABA therapy, and private childcare. Phoebe is passionate about supporting individuals across the mental health spectrum, with a particular interest in working with children on the Autism Spectrum. Outside of her clinical interests, she enjoys collecting Harry Potter memorabilia—including Funko Pops and LEGO sets—as a proud lifelong fan of the series.