Rachel Felton is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington. Rachel focuses on building self esteem and confidence while addressing related concerns like depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, and issues faced by LGBTQ people. Rachel speaks plainly and works to create a respectful, empathetic space for each person who reaches out.
Rachel draws on a mix of practical therapies to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping. Sessions look at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and include skill practice and real-world experiments. Rachel adapts the conversation to each person's needs and goals rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.
Clients often bring relationship struggles, body image worries, addiction concerns, or patterns tied to attachment and abandonment. Rachel also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and neurodiversity-related challenges such as autism and Asperger syndrome. Work can include communication skills and strategies to manage strong emotions.
Over 12 years of professional experience inform Rachel's practical style. The focus is on clear steps people can use between sessions and on building lasting skills rather than quick fixes. Rachel aims to help people make steady, realistic changes that fit their daily life.
If you want to start, prepare to describe your main concerns and goals so a treatment plan can be tailored. Rachel encourages small steps and regular check-ins as part of ongoing progress.
How Rachel's Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions toward those values while learning to notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to change mood and daily functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from early relationships and how they shape current connections, which can help with trust, boundaries, and communication.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Rachel collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Expect a shared discussion about what seems most useful and adjustments as therapy progresses.
Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support consistent practice of skills between appointments, and therapists can assign exercises or worksheets you can use during the week. If you want to know which session formats are available, check the booking details or ask when you schedule.
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Rachel address?
Rachel works with issues such as self esteem, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship problems, and LGBTQ related concerns.
What is Rachel's therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and down-to-earth, combining talk with skill practice and behavioral exercises drawn from approaches like CBT and DBT.
How much experience does Rachel have?
Rachel has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and populations in Washington.
What are Rachel's credentials and where are they based?
Rachel holds a WA LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington state.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Rachel?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Rachel?
Click the continue button on this profile, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
