Looking for an alternative to traditional
talk therapy?

Eliminate self-doubt + loneliness on the awakened path
so you can live your calling.


Counseling • Coaching • Coursework

I’m Rachel Astarte.

Lifelong writer.
Ambivert.
Lover of science + spirituality.
Champion of eccentric souls.

I’m the daughter of a poet and an actor. So, naturally, I became a therapist.

Since Carl Jung was required reading in our house, I learned early on how important it is to be your True Self.

Setting off on my awakened path, I went to therapy. Practiced Zen meditation. Read Alan Watts and Eckhart Tolle and Ramana Maharshi. I rubbed the crystals. Did the yoga. Took the self-development classes.

By my 30s, I’d discovered my Self but lost my connections with people.

Rather than feeling good about my life, I became more and more isolated and insecure about my choices.

I was at a crossroads: Stay stuck or trust my intuition and dive into complete self-acceptance.

I chose the latter.

For over 20 years, I’ve developed a powerful method for building complete confidence and self-acceptance. Clients and students often call it life-changing—because it goes far beyond traditional talk therapy.

If this speaks to you, I’m here to guide you with love and nonjudgment on the sometimes rocky—but always worthy—path to your True Self.

Read my story.

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You’ve done the work.

Therapy, mindfulness retreats, self-development courses—maybe even online communities searching for like-minded souls.

You’re proud of your progress, as you should be.

But lately, you feel stuck:

  • Struggling to connect your inner growth with your outer life.

  • Longing to live your purpose.

  • Craving something deeper and more creative than traditional talk therapy.

With one foot in your awakened life and the other still planted in the world you’ve outgrown, you might find yourself:

  • Struggling to set boundaries

  • People-pleasing to avoid conflict

  • Overthinking and second-guessing everything

  • Ready to make a change but don’t know how

  • Misunderstood

  • Underappreciated

  • Plagued by self-doubt

  • Lonely, even after all this growth

You want guidance without the grind of weekly therapy sessions.
You need an approach to inner work that’s as creative, multifaceted,
and unique as you are.

Let's build your
Foundation of Self

Let’s transform your challenges into opportunities for growth, building a strong foundation that aligns your true self with your life’s calling.

Together, we’ll build a framework for confidence, creativity, and self-acceptance—eliminating self-doubt, loneliness, and dependence on external validation.

Here’s how powerful you are

When you live as your most grounded self, the benefits extend beyond you, creating a ripple effect that inspires stronger, more authentic connections with loved ones, coworkers, and the world around you.

Rachel is a safe, supportive, inspiring teacher who helps you connect to your deep inner wisdom. She’s also there to offer her seasoned witnessing and guidance, which feels very empowering and helpful.

ERIKA SCHRECK
TURTLEHEALINGENERGY.COM

What’s really special is that in each class, we have the chance to reflect and share openly. There is something magical in the act of sharing and listening to others’ experiences and perspectives.

GLORIA ORTEGA-ABARCA
SLAY5.COM

Such an inviting space... Rachel offers many exercises and practices to help one move through the work. The most important thing is that I trust her.

DEBRA SCHEUFLER
SCHEUFLERLAW.COM

We'll be a great fit if —

  • You're on a path of psychospiritual awakening.

  • Talk therapy has given you insights but few tools.

  • You're ready to know and cherish your Self on a deeper level.

  • You know you have a larger purpose than self-gratification and growth.

We'll be an even better fit if —

  • You see the world around you as family.

  • The marriage of science and spirituality excites you.

  • Humor is your jam.

  • You enjoy time in solitude. (Maybe you're an extroverted introvert like me.)

Where would you like to begin?

Join the Group Program

Registration is open! We begin January 14, 2025. Join anytime.

12 months of guided meditation, writing, and group coaching to support your path to confidence and self-love—without therapy.

No previous writing experience necessary.

Get Personalized Support

Sometimes your inner work calls for more focused attention through 1:1 sessions.

Book your complimentary 15-minute consultation so I can learn more about you and your needs.

Session packages are available.

Get Started on Your Own

Begin exploring deep Self-work through my books, articles, interviews, and videos.

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