- Client-centered listening
- CBT and DBT tools
- Focus on daily steps
About Rachel
Rachel Garrett is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Alabama. She holds a Master of Social Work from Troy University and brings three years of clinical experience to her work. Rachel speaks plainly and aims to make the first step toward help feel manageable.
She has worked in settings that included child welfare, juvenile services, adult corrections, and inpatient geriatric psychiatric care. Those roles exposed her to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and compassion fatigue. That background shapes how she listens and responds to stressors people bring.
Rachel uses Client-Centered Therapy as a foundation, along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools. In sessions she focuses on listening, practical strategies, and small steps people can try between meetings. Conversations are guided by the client’s goals and paced to what feels doable.
Typical concerns she helps with include mood problems, anxiety, ADHD, grief, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy questions, and life changes. She also offers support around body image, eating-related issues, perinatal concerns, aging and blended family challenges.
Rachel emphasizes kindness and respect in the room. She aims to help people sort through stress, practice coping skills, and identify clearer next steps. To begin, prospective clients choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting a person’s own goals; the therapist follows the client’s lead and offers empathy and acceptance while they figure things out together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses clear steps to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and worry-driven habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rachel will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. That might mean starting with a client-centered conversation and adding CBT or DBT skills as needed. The plan is adjusted over time based on how things are going.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to continue care during life changes. If you are considering online visits, please confirm current session options before booking. Many people appreciate shorter check-ins, being able to join when travel would otherwise interrupt care, or choosing a format that matches their comfort with video or audio. These practical benefits can help therapy fit into everyday life without asking for big schedule changes.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Rachel often address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and down-to-earth. Rachel emphasizes listening, practical strategies, and working at a comfortable pace.
What relevant background does she bring?
Her experience includes child welfare, juvenile services, incarcerated adults, and inpatient geriatric psychiatry, which informs her approach to a range of problems.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an AL LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Alabama, and she practices in Alabama.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for getting started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.