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Online therapist

Rachel Knuehl

Family-focused counselor for parents and children

Credentials
LPCC
Experience
11 years
Licensed in
Kentucky, Ohio
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Rachel

Rachel Knuehl is a licensed professional clinical counselor who helps parents, caregivers, children, and teens facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD. She writes and speaks plainly in sessions so people can understand next steps. She focuses on practical tools to manage strong emotions and improve daily functioning.

Rachel holds the LPCC credential - licensed professional clinical counselor - and practices in Kentucky. Her approach centers on clear, evidence-based techniques.

Background and approach

She uses methods developed for trauma and parent-child work to address attachment concerns and communication problems. Sessions often include skill practice, behavior strategies, and ways to reduce overwhelm at home. Rachel also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care issues, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, and body image concerns.

She brings 11 years of experience to assessments and ongoing care. That time includes work with mood disorders, dissociation, posttraumatic stress, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder. Rachel aims to help clients develop coping plans they can use between sessions.

Progress is measured in small, practical steps rather than jargon. In meetings she attends to each person’s history and daily routine. She helps identify patterns that make life harder and teaches alternatives that fit family life.

Parents and caregivers often leave with concrete strategies for behavior, communication, and emotional regulation. Her practice supports people in Kentucky and sessions are offered in English. Rachel emphasizes collaboration and gradual change so families can build stability over time.

Therapeutic approaches for parenting and trauma online

Rachel uses trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy to help people name and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors after traumatic events. This approach breaks problems into small steps and teaches skills for managing stress and intrusive memories.

She also uses parent-child interaction therapy, which focuses on improving the relationship between caregivers and children through coached interactions. That method helps with behavior challenges, attachment issues, and communication at home.

Deciding which approach to use is a team effort between the therapist and the client. Rachel will talk through goals, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what works best for each person and family. The process is collaborative and meant to fit the client’s needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy families. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work and school, and they let caregivers and teens access help from home. The range of formats also allows the therapist to use skills coaching, observe interactions, and offer real-time feedback in ways that suit different families.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rachel address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and ADHD. Additional areas include attachment issues, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions are direct and practical, focusing on clear skills and steps families can use at home. The tone is collaborative and focused on solutions that fit daily life.
What is her background and experience?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with children, teens, and caregivers on mood disorders, trauma, and behavioral concerns. That experience informs her practical approach to treatment.
What credentials and location are listed?
Rachel holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in Kentucky. The license details are OH LPCC E.2505945 and KY LPCC 299871.
Which languages are supported and are international clients served?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model 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 schedule according to therapist availability.

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