Meet Rachelle Ventura
Performance Psychology Coach, Professional Musician, Teacher,
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
I have always had a particular interest in performance anxiety. Having decades of experience as a professional musician, I am well-acquainted with the stress of performing under pressure and how performance anxiety can get in the way of performing to what we are capable of.
After becoming licensed and practicing as a mental health therapist, I went abroad to do advanced studies in the psychology of performance enhancement.
Although what I am offering through coaching is not therapy, my knowledge of psychology and counseling brings a depth of understanding and expertise that will enrich your experience of coaching.
Experience
As a pianist and keyboardist, I have played in orchestras, Best of Broadway touring shows, and operas. I have decades of experience as a soloist, chamber musician, collaborative artist, church musician, music director, and choir director.
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I have over 30 years of teaching experience, having taught piano in universities and in my private studio. I know through my own experience, and that of my students and colleagues, the challenges that competitions, auditions, and concert performances bring.
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In my years as a therapist, I have worked with a wide variety of client issues, especially anxiety, depression, and trauma. Profile on Psychology Today.
Credentials
Education
Master of Music with majors in Piano Performance and
Musicology
Master of Science in Counselor Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Performance Psychology
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Licenses & Accreditations
Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Washington.
National Certified Counselor (NCC) by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)
National Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM) with NMTA (National Music Teachers Association)
Piano Adjudicator for the Washington Music Teachers Association (WMTNA)
ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) advanced training certificates
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) - certified through EMDRIA (EMDR International Association)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy training certificate
Certificate in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Certificate in Motivational Interviewing