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Online therapist

Rachel Williams

Calm, practical support for stressed parents

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
3 years
Licensed in
Utah
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Rachel

Rachel Williams is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Utah. She brings three years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, depression, and major life changes. Rachel also works with those dealing with addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, and issues related to identity and intimacy.

Her approach is warm and practical, aimed at helping parents and individuals find clearer ways to cope and move forward. Rachel views each person as a whole and adapts conversations and plans to fit real life.

Background and approach

She listens first, then suggests straightforward tools that match the person’s needs. Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings as well as on understanding patterns that keep problems in place. She uses a mix of proven methods including attachment-based work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and EMDR when appropriate.

That variety lets Rachel tailor sessions for problems like parenting stress, codependency, or post-traumatic stress. Therapy can include talk work, practical exercises, and step-by-step behavior changes. Rachel’s background includes roles that put her in contact with many kinds of families and everyday pressures, which informs a down-to-earth style.

She aims to make therapy fit into busy schedules and real responsibilities. Parents who need help balancing caregiving, work, and self-care may find her style especially relevant. Sessions are conducted in English and delivered through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Rachel helps people set simple goals and track small wins so progress is clear and manageable.

Online approaches that fit parenting and life stress

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early connections shape current relationships. It helps people notice attachment patterns and build more supported ways of relating, which can be useful for parenting and close relationships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches clear, practical techniques to change unhelpful thinking and build new habits for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rachel will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. Together they adjust the plan as progress is made and priorities change.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet without traveling. Video calls let sessions feel most like in-person meetings, while phone, live chat, or text-based messaging can fit into busy parent schedules or days with unpredictable demands. These options make it easier to keep regular work on goals and use techniques between sessions.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
Rachel works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, depression, and coping with life changes, plus addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, bipolar, and ADHD.
What is her therapy style like?
She listens first and uses straightforward tools that fit daily life. Sessions combine talk, practical exercises, and skill-building.
What training and professional background does she have?
Rachel holds the LCSW credential and has three years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
Her license is listed as UT LCSW 14050997-3501 and she practices in Utah.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions conducted?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and subscription work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

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