- Client-centered approach
- Motivational techniques
- English and Spanish
About Rachael
Rachael Woods is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and related concerns. She has 24 years of clinical experience and speaks English and Spanish. Rachael listens without judgment and aims to help people find practical steps forward.
Rachael uses a client-centered stance and draws from several approaches to suit each person. She often uses motivational interviewing to help people find internal motivation for change. She also works with cognitive behavioral techniques and trauma-focused methods that address painful memories and unhelpful thought patterns.
People who come to Rachael might be struggling with sleep problems, panic, addiction, mood changes, grief, or low self-esteem. She has experience supporting those coping with adoption and foster care issues, seasonal mood shifts, self-harm concerns, and smoking or vaping cessation. Rachael tailors sessions to the problem at hand and the person in front of her.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on what is useful now and on building skills for everyday life. Rachael aims to help each person leave a session with clear next steps they can try between meetings.
She practises in Alaska and uses a mix of approaches from her long career to adjust as needs change. To begin, prospective clients use the site Start Therapy process to match with her and schedule sessions.
Rachael uses a client-centered stance and draws from several approaches to suit each person. She often uses motivational interviewing to help people find internal motivation for change. She also works with cognitive behavioral techniques and trauma-focused methods that address painful memories and unhelpful thought patterns.
People who come to Rachael might be struggling with sleep problems, panic, addiction, mood changes, grief, or low self-esteem. She has experience supporting those coping with adoption and foster care issues, seasonal mood shifts, self-harm concerns, and smoking or vaping cessation. Rachael tailors sessions to the problem at hand and the person in front of her.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on what is useful now and on building skills for everyday life. Rachael aims to help each person leave a session with clear next steps they can try between meetings.
She practises in Alaska and uses a mix of approaches from her long career to adjust as needs change. To begin, prospective clients use the site Start Therapy process to match with her and schedule sessions.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.