- Focus on men's wellbeing
- Practical skill-building
- LGBT and trauma support
About Rachel
Rachel Felton is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Washington with 12 years of experience. Rachel focuses on men's wellbeing as part of a broader practice addressing mood, identity, and relationship struggles. She works with people facing depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma, and issues related to LGBT identity. Rachel emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a nonjudgmental stance when people reach out for help.
Rachel uses practical, talk-forward sessions to help people sort out what matters to them and build skills that fit real life. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot patterns that get in the way, and on dialectical behavior skills to manage strong emotions. Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about close relationships and how those connections shape current struggles.
Sessions are collaborative. Rachel tailors the pace and plan to each person’s needs and goals instead of following a one-size-fits-all script. She aims to coach and encourage behavioral changes while honoring each person’s identity and values.
Her work also covers specific concerns such as abandonment, attachment wounds, body image, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and communication problems. Rachel supports people exploring kink and BDSM topics and helps with difficulties that co-occur across diagnoses.
People who choose Rachel can expect straightforward language, a focus on concrete steps, and attention to how mental health fits into daily life. To begin, readers are invited to use the site’s Start Therapy pathway to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability.
How Rachel’s approaches translate to online work
Rachel commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centered methods. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and commit to actions that match their values, which can aid with depression, avoidance, and motivation issues. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns affect feelings and behavior, which is useful for communication problems and attachment wounds. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person can find their own solutions and clarify goals.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rachel will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and decide together which methods to try. That collaborative planning can change over time as priorities shift or progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow brief check-ins when you need a shorter touchpoint, or remove travel time so appointments are simpler to keep. Therapists and licensed professionals can adapt ACT, attachment ideas, and client-centered conversations to an online setting to focus on skills, values-based action, and better relationship patterns.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Rachel address?
She helps people with depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Additional topics include attachment issues, body image, chronic illness, and communication problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Rachel uses a straightforward, collaborative style that mixes skill teaching and talk therapy. She focuses on practical steps that fit into everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Rachel has 12 years of professional experience working in Washington. That experience includes helping people with mood disorders and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials does Rachel hold and where is she based?
She is a LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, licensed in Washington.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with Rachel?
Use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.