Rachel Garrett, LICSW - Therapist in Alabama

About Rachel

Rachel Garrett is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Alabama. She draws on three years of professional experience in social work settings and clinical care. Rachel listens closely and treats people with respect as she helps them sort through hard moments.

She focuses on practical steps families and parents can use to manage stress and emotional challenges. Her background includes work with child abuse and neglect through the Department of Human Resources, juvenile justice, incarcerated adults, and inpatient geriatric psychiatric care.

Background and approach

That range gave her experience with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and compassion fatigue. Those earlier roles shaped how she thinks about safety, structure, and steady support. In sessions she leans on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).

That means she aims to help people identify unhelpful thoughts, practice new coping skills, and build on strengths they already have. She also uses mindfulness and solution-focused ideas when they fit the situation. Rachel commonly addresses parenting and family concerns alongside personal struggles like grief, self-esteem, anger, and life transitions.

She also brings attention to related topics such as postpartum depression, blended-family dynamics, aging and geriatric issues, and body image concerns. Her work is straightforward and collaborative. Parents and caregivers can expect gentle listening, clear guidance, and steps to try between meetings.

Rachel welcomes questions about how therapy would look for a particular family or life stage.

Approaches that translate to online support

Client-centered therapy centers the person's needs and priorities. It focuses on listening and understanding, helping parents and caregivers feel heard as they name what matters most. This approach is useful when someone needs a supportive space to talk through parenting challenges, life changes, or emotional overwhelm.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions teach practical exercises to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress that affect daily routines and parenting decisions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It includes tools for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer communication, which can help with anger, relationship strain, and intense mood swings.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and comfort level. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions around parenting schedules and daily responsibilities. Clients can revisit tools discussed in sessions via messages and use short check-ins when life gets busy, making support more accessible for people juggling family demands.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

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 she address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, parenting, and compassion fatigue, plus related topics like postpartum depression and blended family issues.

What is Rachel's therapy style like?

Her approach is warm and practical. She listens first, then helps people try concrete skills from client-centered therapy, CBT, and DBT to reduce distress and build coping strategies.

What experience does she bring?

Rachel has three years of experience working in social work and clinical settings, including child welfare, juvenile justice, incarcerated adults, and inpatient geriatric psychiatric care.

Is she licensed and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with the Alabama license AL LICSW 4308C and practices in Alabama.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; 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, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 3 years
Licensed: Alabama
Languages: English

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