Feels Like Home
I’m Rachel Joy Barehl (she/her) — a matchmaker, photographer, and community architect whose work lives at the intersection of intimacy, storytelling, and belonging. As the founder of In Good Company, I’m redefining what modern connection can look like by creating intentional, human-centered alternatives to the chaos of dating apps and algorithmic introductions.
I’m here to interrupt the story that love is something you have to earn, hustle for, or figure out alone. Love deserves more care than chance — and more curiosity than strategy.
Photography taught me to witness people deeply: the thresholds of love, the evolution of families, the fleeting, holy moments of ordinary life. When the world slowed, I gathered a small group of women healing from divorce. That circle became the seed of a larger movement — one devoted to practicing relational skills, building trust, and experiencing dating differently.
My approach blends psychology, hospitality, and intuition — part science, part soul. I help clients understand their patterns, name what they truly want, and cultivate the conditions for aligned partnership. Each introduction is crafted with care, designed for resonance over volume, and rooted in the belief that compatibility begins with presence and courage.
Alongside me is my partner in life and love, Adam — a massage therapist and grounding force whose work mirrors my own: helping people regulate, soften, and reconnect with themselves. Our marriage has been my greatest classroom in communication, repair, and generosity, and it quietly shapes everything we create at In Good Company. His steadiness, humor, and instinct for emotional attunement are part of the ecosystem our clients feel when they work with us.
Clients describe me as steady, intuitive, and disarming — someone who sharpens focus, listens deeply, and helps them feel safe, seen, and magnetic. Whether I’m coaching, matchmaking, hosting, or photographing a love story, my aim is the same: to help people slow down and truly see each other.
Because healthy relationships are generational wealth — the kind that strengthens families, friendships, and entire communities.
And asking for help isn’t weak.
It’s wise, courageous, and deeply cool.
How folks describe Rachel and Adam
“Rachel has a really unique skill set—creativity, meaningful connections with lots of interesting people, and a warmth and openness that is conducive to creating safe, fun, inclusive environments.”
“Adam's presence is so welcoming and warm. Being in his presence made me feel safe and healed. I don't know how to describe the experience other than spiritual, and that you need to experience it for yourself. ”
“I was so lucky to find Rachel and have her in my corner as I took my first steps on my relationship journey. I wasn't surprised that Rachel had really great advice, both for how to approach dating and for how to think about myself in positive ways. Rachel made me excited to put myself out there.”
“May we always act in humility and kindness towards one another as equals, treasuring each other’s individuality. We will appreciate that we have found in each other a balancing force. May our hands applaud and embrace each other; may our lips speak with clear and direct expression; and may our eyes see the good within each other. We promise to share our hopes and dreams. We pledge dedication to thoughtful communication. We will nourish each other’s needs and emotions, even as they change, and create a fertile environment to cultivate our personal growth. We promise to build a warm and loving home, filled with trust, generosity, gezelligheid, and respect for all people; a place where passion meets compassion; welcoming to our family, friends, and those we have yet to meet. We commit to a lifetime of learning, discussion, and adventure. We will continue to laugh and find humor even in the throes of weighty conversation and difficult moments. We will prioritize rest and dedicate time for sabbath and seeking truth. Let us always remember that life is an adventure, not always predictable. We promise never to give up. We promise to fight for our love, with even more than our own human strength. Through each other’s eyes we see the world anew, may we always be better together.” (our vows, shared publicly september 2014)