- CBT
- DBT skills
- ACT ideas
About Rachel
Rachel Felton is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington with 12 years of experience. She works with adults on issues such as depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, trauma and abuse, and LGBTQ concerns. She also focuses on relationship problems and self-esteem challenges.
She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches in sessions. Rachel draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for managing intense emotions and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ideas to clarify values and take meaningful action.
Rachel pays attention to attachment and relationship patterns that affect how people connect and communicate. She helps people talk through abandonment, commitment, and control issues and practice clearer communication. She also supports people dealing with body image, caregiving stress, chronic health concerns, and co-occurring conditions.
Her work includes addressing kink and alternative sexual cultures with respect and nonjudgmental discussion. She has experience supporting people on the autism spectrum and those with avoidant or dependent personality features. Sessions involve setting goals, trying concrete strategies, and tracking what does or does not help.
People who choose her can expect straightforward, goal-focused conversation that foregrounds what matters now. To begin, follow the site’s matching steps and schedule an initial meeting to talk about priorities and next steps.
How her methods translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters and take small steps toward those values. It is useful for feeling stuck after big life changes and for moving past avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce depressive and anxious symptoms. CBT is practical and goal oriented for problems like low mood and motivation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for regulating intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with relationship conflict and self-harm urges.Finding the best approach is part of the work together. Rachel will discuss which methods fit your goals and preferences and adjust direction as you learn what helps. That collaborative process aims to match techniques to what you want to change and how you prefer to work.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often use video or phone in a way that supports practicing skills, reviewing homework, and checking progress without requiring lengthy travel.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, trauma and LGBTQ related concerns, along with self-esteem and relationship problems.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She uses practical approaches like CBT to change unhelpful thoughts and DBT skills to manage strong emotions, with ACT ideas to identify values and next steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, trauma, and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Washington Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (WA LICSW) based in Washington state.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What is the cost and payment model?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.