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Rachel Felton
Experience
12 years
Based in
Washington
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Washington

Rachel Felton

LICSW

Compassionate LICSW focused on practical change

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License and NPI on record

LICSW
Washington · LW61435128
NPI
1275941551

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  • ACT and CBT
  • Trauma informed
  • LGBT affirmative

About Rachel

Rachel Felton is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington. She brings 12 years of experience helping people with depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, and self-esteem concerns. Rachel is attentive and respectful, and she adapts conversations to each person's needs.

Rachel uses practical, goal-focused methods in sessions. She draws from cognitive behavioral approaches to spot patterns that make life harder. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice values and take small steps toward change.

Her background includes supporting people who have experienced trauma and abuse, and those coping with relationship stress and attachment wounds. She often helps clients who identify as LGBT work through identity-related concerns, communication problems, and codependency. She also addresses issues such as chronic pain, caregiver stress, body image, and commitment or control struggles.

Rachel aims to coach and mentor clients toward clearer choices and better daily coping. Sessions are practical and focused on what the client wants to change. She works alongside clients to build skills for emotion regulation, clearer communication, and steadier routines.

If you are thinking about starting therapy, Rachel asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. That initial step helps match goals and shape a plan for moving forward.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issues

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Washington

Languages

English

How these approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and reconnect with what matters. It focuses on small, values-driven steps to reduce avoidance and build momentum. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships affect current trust and closeness, and it helps people practice safer ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Rachel will work together with each person to pick methods that match goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative plan can shift as progress is made or new priorities emerge.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins around work or caregiving. It also makes it simpler to do emotion skills practice between sessions and to keep momentum on behavior changes without rearranging an entire day. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and attachment-focused work to video or phone settings, focusing on practical tools and real-world experiments you can try between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rachel commonly address?

She helps people with depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, self-esteem, and relationship issues. Additional areas include trauma and abuse, attachment and abandonment concerns, and body image.

What is her general therapy style?

Her approach is practical and collaborative. She blends cognitive behavioral strategies with acceptance-based and attachment-focused work to build everyday skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 12 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and community care.

What credentials and region does she practice in?

She holds a LICSW and practices in Washington.

Can people meet with her in other languages or from other countries?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. The platform's booking flow will show what is offered.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Rachel?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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