- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Parenting support
About Rachael
Rachael Ensom is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 17 years of clinical experience practicing in California. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, parenting and self-esteem, and lists life purpose among her areas of focus. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Rachael keeps her approach straightforward and honest. She invites people to be themselves and asks curious questions about how life events have shaped current struggles. She emphasizes clear, direct conversation rather than formal lecture. This can help people who feel stuck or uncertain about next steps after changes in work, relationships, or health.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with people dealing with mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, attachment and adoption-related concerns, and issues that intersect with neurodiversity. She also addresses communication problems, parenting strain, divorce and separation, and anger and impulsivity. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions.
Rachael describes a candid, down-to-earth style in session. She aims to understand each person’s story and how their experiences connect to current patterns. That practical focus is useful for people who want concrete ways to handle stress, improve relationships, or explore what matters next in their life.
To begin, visitors follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Evidence-based approaches and online work
Rachael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions and focus on practical change. Cognitive-behavioral approaches help people spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors; these methods are commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Trauma-informed strategies provide a framework to address past harm and reduce its impact on present relationships and mood, often by naming patterns and developing coping skills.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Rachael works collaboratively to identify which techniques fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She will discuss options in early sessions and adjust the approach over time based on what is most helpful.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-in meetings when needed. They also let people connect from different locations when circumstances change. A licensed professional will work with each person to schedule sessions and set a format that fits daily life.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, self-esteem and related issues such as life purpose and attachment concerns.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her style is direct and curious; she asks how life events led to current struggles and uses evidence-based techniques to help people find practical next steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of clinical experience practicing as a therapist in California.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.