How Rachel works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio
- Years in practice
- 27
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Rachel
Rachel Richard is a licensed professional clinical counselor with 27 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and challenges with addiction. Rachel focuses on helping clients manage anger and strong emotions so daily life feels more manageable.
She uses practical conversations to uncover what’s getting in the way. Sessions aim to make thoughts and feelings easier to name and respond to. Rachel creates a calm space where people can talk without judgment and try new ways of handling problems.
Background and approach
Her background spans many common concerns, including grief, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, sleep and eating struggles, and career stress. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, parenting stress, and caregiving burdens. Rachel draws on years of practice to tailor the work to each person’s needs.
Therapeutic methods she uses include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. These approaches guide practical skills, emotion regulation, and values-based choices rather than long lectures. Rachel is licensed as an LPCC in Kentucky and Ohio and practices from Indiana.
Sessions are offered in English and delivered by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a session when ready.
What Rachel works with
Everything Rachel lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Rachel's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Rachel lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on choosing actions that match personal values and works well for anxiety, depression, and anger when people want more purposeful choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, stress, sleep and eating issues, and managing strong emotions through step-by-step techniques.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review symptoms, goals, and preferences together and adapt methods as progress is made. Clients and the therapist decide collaboratively which tools to use and when to try different strategies.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy schedules. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports quick check-ins, and messaging is helpful for brief reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and flexible around work, caregiving, and daily life.
Questions people ask about Rachel
What concerns does Rachel often help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger, and related issues like grief, relationship and intimacy problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Rachel uses practical, conversational methods that help people name feelings and try new behaviors. Sessions focus on skills, emotion regulation, and values-based choices.
How long has she practiced?
She brings 27 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and life concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
Rachel holds LPCC credentials and is licensed in Kentucky and Ohio, while practicing from Indiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Rachel?
Click Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.