The Qualities to Look for in a Therapist
Clinical Leadership
About
Evidence-Based, Personalized Therapy for Individuals, Couples, and Families
My approach to therapy focuses on healing, connection, collaboration, and emotional insight to allow individuals, couples, and families to reach their goals and improve their lives.
With kids and teenagers, I use art therapy along with play therapy and CBT to make sessions fun while still being productive.
When working with couples and families, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) to strengthen connection and empathy.
When working with mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD, I use somatic therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) along with different talk-therapy modalities to provide the most effective treatment for my clients.
Evidence-Based Therapy
95%
Marriage & Relationship Counseling
90%
Anxiety & Depression Treatment
100%
Expertise
Clinical Strengths
Every therapeutic relationship is built on structure, clarity, and active collaboration. My work focuses on identifying root causes rather than simply managing surface-level symptoms.
Clients receive direct feedback, practical tools, and a clear path forward so therapy produces meaningful progress from the very first sessions.
WHAT I DO
Therapy with me is a collaborative journey, and I'm honored to be part of yours.
Dr. Rachel Chistyakov
Doctor of Psychology | Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Begin With the Right Support
TrueMe Counseling offers focused, research-informed care for individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges
Meet Our Therapists
TrueMe® Counseling is a team of licensed MFTs and PhDs with decades of combined clinical experience.

Marina Edelman LMFT #51009
Founder of TrueMe® Counseling | Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Cheryl Baldi,
LMFT #39801
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Dr. Rachel Chistyakov, PsyD, LMFT #150001
Licensed Psychologist

Sharalee Hall,
LMFT #135374
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Chris Calandra, AMFT#129479
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

Suzanne Perry,
AMFT #132904
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

Hayley Willis, AMFT #132776
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

Jasmine Johnson, AMFT #137660
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

Kylee Garfield, AMFT #145651
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

Sean Palmer, AMFT #
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist