Rachael Woods, LCSW

Therapist in Alaska

Experienced, steady support for self esteem

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24 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English, Spanish languages

Person-centered approach
Works in English and Spanish
Focus on practical steps

About Rachael

Rachael Woods is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Alaska who helps people strengthen self esteem and manage common struggles like anxiety, depression, grief, and substance use. She speaks English and Spanish and brings a steady, person-centered manner to sessions. Rachael aims to listen without judgment and to help people spot their needs and strengths.

She has 24 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, panic, ADHD, relationship and family problems, and issues related to adoption and foster care. Rachael describes her work as adaptable - she reaches for different tools depending on what each person needs in the room.

Her practice emphasizes client-centered therapy and motivational interviewing, with added methods that address trauma and changing unhelpful thinking patterns. Sessions focus on practical steps, coping strategies, and small changes that build confidence over time. Rachael also uses techniques aimed at processing past upsetting events when that is needed.

People who come to her can expect clear, straightforward conversation and collaborative goal-setting. She helps people break problems into manageable parts and try simple experiments between sessions. Progress is treated as a step-by-step process rather than a single event.

If someone is ready to begin, Rachael asks them to use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on her availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.

How Rachael’s Approaches Translate Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting each person to find their own solutions. In online sessions this means the therapist follows what matters most to the client and helps them set practical goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT typically includes talking through unhelpful thoughts, trying small behavioral experiments, and practicing new skills between sessions to reduce anxiety or low mood.

EMDR is a trauma-focused approach that helps people process distressing memories. When used carefully, elements of trauma work can be adapted to a remote setting to help reduce the intensity of upsetting memories under guided supervision.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Rachael will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and comfort with different methods, and together they decide what to try first. She adapts methods as progress unfolds rather than sticking to a single plan.

Session formats are not listed here, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work, school, or caregiving schedules because they remove travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Others appreciate being able to use video or audio in whatever way best supports focus and energy on a given day.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

24+ years

Credentials

Alaska

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rachael commonly address?

Rachael works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep problems, self esteem, grief, anger, and related issues such as ADHD and social anxiety.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a client-centered approach and motivational interviewing to help people identify their goals. She combines that with techniques for changing thinking patterns and trauma-focused work when needed.

How long has she practiced?

She has 24 years of experience working in clinical settings and with individual clients on a range of concerns.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

Rachael is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Alaska.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin sessions with Rachael?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.