- CBT
- DBT
- Attachment work
About Rachel
Rachel Felton is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington with 12 years of experience. Rachel works with adults facing depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, and LGBT concerns. She also addresses relationship strain, self-esteem issues, and the ongoing effects of trauma.
Rachel uses practical, evidence-based approaches in sessions. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and to build new skills. Dialectical behavior strategies are used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed. Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about early family roles and how those patterns show up now.
Sessions focus on clear goals and steady progress. Rachel talks through problems, helps people practice different ways of responding, and reviews what works between meetings. The therapist’s background includes a mix of clinical settings over a dozen years, which informs how she supports people with mood conditions and relationship concerns.
Rachel is experienced working with a wide range of related issues including abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image struggles, codependency, and communication problems. She also has familiarity with autism and Asperger syndrome, avoidant and dependent personality patterns, and care-related stress.
People can expect straightforward conversation, skill-building, and attention to how family of origin experiences influence current choices. The focus is on manageable steps to change patterns that feel stuck.
How Rachel’s approaches translate to online work
Rachel commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in sessions. ACT focuses on clarifying values, noticing unhelpful thoughts, and taking committed action toward what matters. It can help with depression, anxiety, and motivation by shifting how people relate to difficult thoughts and feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early family roles and connection patterns. It helps people see how expectations from childhood shape current relationships and reactions. That perspective is useful for addressing relationship problems, abandonment worries, and attachment issues. Choosing a method is part of the work together. Rachel discusses options, listens to a person’s goals and preferences, and then recommends approaches to try. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust methods if something isn’t working. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and can be scheduled around work or caregiving. Rachel uses these approaches to help people practice skills, test new behaviors between sessions, and bring insights about family patterns into day-to-day life.Areas of expertise
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Rachel help with?
She works with depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, LGBT-related concerns, self-esteem, and relationship issues. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment issues, and body image.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside attachment-based ideas. Sessions emphasize skill-building and clear steps people can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Rachel has 12 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background shapes her approach to mood conditions and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds a Washington LICSW and practices in Washington state. The LICSW is shown as her professional credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. She works with clients based in Washington.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and region.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps pair you with the right provider.
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