Rachael Mooney, LISW-CP, LCSW, CSW - Therapist in South Carolina

Warm collaborative care
Skill focused
Values oriented

About Rachael

Rachael Mooney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers calm, practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life changes. She uses a warm, collaborative manner to help clients feel heard and to set doable steps forward. Rachael earned a Master’s in Social Work from The University of Georgia and holds social work licenses in Georgia and South Carolina.

Rachael draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques when helpful. Sessions focus on clear goals, everyday skills, and small changes that add up over time.

Her background in social work shapes a practical approach to problems like caregiver stress, communication struggles, and issues around self-esteem and body image. She can help with obsessive or compulsive behaviors, panic attacks, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress.

Rachael emphasizes collaboration: she listens first, then helps set a plan that fits each person’s life. She uses mindfulness tools and existential reflections when people want to explore meaning and values alongside symptom relief.

With four years of professional experience, she aims to leave clients feeling understood and more able to manage daily challenges. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking to ensure a good logistical fit.

Approaches that guide online work and goals

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a trusting working relationship. It helps people feel understood and supports them in finding their own answers to difficult problems.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and to try new behaviors for problems like anxiety, depression, and panic.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication. It can help when emotions feel overwhelming or when relationships are strained.

Choosing the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will listen to what matters most to the client, outline options, and adjust methods as goals change. This collaborative process helps match techniques to a person's needs and values.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use mindfulness practices and skill-building exercises between meetings to reinforce progress.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Control issuesEating and food-related issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / loneliness Life purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

Georgia, South Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rachael help people with?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, body image, impulse issues, OCD symptoms, panic, and post-traumatic stress.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm, interactive, and collaborative. She listens first and works together with clients to set practical goals and skills to practice between sessions.

What is Rachael's professional background?

Rachael has four years of professional experience and earned a Master’s in Social Work from The University of Georgia. Her work draws on multiple therapeutic approaches to match client needs.

What credentials and region does she practice in?

She holds LISW-CP in South Carolina and LCSW in Georgia and practices from South Carolina. The listed credentials are LISW-CP, LCSW, and CSW.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.