- Life transitions
- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness skills
About Rachael
Rachael McKinnon is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, bipolar symptoms, and life changes.
Rachael uses several evidence-informed approaches to address everyday struggles. She explains problems plainly and helps people learn skills they can use outside sessions. Conversations focus on what feels most pressing now, and practical steps for managing emotions and behavior.
In sessions she draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral techniques to notice unhelpful thinking and try new actions. Client-Centered principles guide how she listens and responds. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices when building skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
People who are juggling caregiving, chronic illness, grief, or major life transitions may find the work focuses on manageable changes. Rachael also addresses issues such as abandonment fears, codependency, communication problems, substance use, and domestic violence impacts. She keeps goals concrete so progress can be tracked week to week.
Rachael works in English and practices in Michigan. Her background combines practical skill-building with attentive conversation aimed at helping someone make clearer choices about next steps in life.
How Rachael uses therapy approaches in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and decisions about work or relationships.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy identifies patterns of thinking that keep problems going and tests new, more helpful ways of thinking and acting. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing mood shifts.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy supplies concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. Mindfulness practices are woven in to help notice moments when strong reactions arise and choose different responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rachael will discuss your goals, needs, and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try first. That collaborative process helps shape sessions so they address immediate problems while building longer-term coping skills.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. The focus in sessions stays practical - skill building, problem solving, and clear next steps that fit into everyday life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses practical methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new actions. Mindfulness and DBT skills are used when learning emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Rachael has 14 years of clinical experience as a psychotherapist working with a wide range of adult concerns and life challenges.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker, listed as MI LMSW, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.