Rachael Cloud, LMHC - Therapist in Indiana

About Rachael

Rachael Cloud is a licensed mental health clinician who helps people facing stress, anxiety, mood concerns, addictions, and parenting challenges. She works with those coping with trauma, grief, relationship or intimacy issues, and struggles with self-esteem or attention. Rachael is based in Indiana and brings over 12 years of hands-on experience as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Clinician.

Her style is warm and interactive. She speaks plainly, listens carefully, and treats people with respect and compassion.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical skills, steady support, and clear steps clients can try between meetings. Rachael uses several evidence-informed methods to guide work. She often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and acceptance and commitment therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action.

She also incorporates dialectical behavior therapy and EMDR when appropriate to manage strong emotions and process trauma. In sessions she helps clients set small goals, practice new skills, and build routines that fit daily life. She adapts the approach to each person instead of following a fixed script.

The aim is steady progress and more reliable coping skills. Rachael welcomes straightforward conversation about next steps. She offers video, phone, live chat, and text-based session formats so people can choose what works best for their schedule and comfort level.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values and committed action. It helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose steps that move them toward what matters. This can be useful for anxiety, low mood, or feeling overwhelmed.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It teaches practical tools like thought records, behavioral experiments, and activity planning to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. CBT works well for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems.

Rachael treats finding the right method as a team effort. She will talk with the client about goals, try approaches that match those goals, and adjust the plan over time. That collaborative process helps shape what approaches are used and when to shift course.

Online therapy lets people use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit therapy into busy lives. Video and phone sessions allow face-to-face conversation, while chat and messaging can support shorter check-ins and skills practice between sessions. These options make it easier to keep regular appointments, try tools in real time, and maintain momentum from home or on the go.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Rachael address?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating issues, parenting struggles, self-esteem, ADHD, and intimacy-related concerns.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Her style is warm and interactive with practical techniques. Sessions focus on skill building, goal setting, and plain language rather than clinical jargon.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Rachael has 12 years of experience working as a mental health and addictions clinician in a range of settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LMHC credential - Licensed Mental Health Clinician - with Indiana license number IN LMHC 39002977A and practices in Indiana.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How are fees handled for her services?

Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 12 years
Licensed: Indiana
Languages: English

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