- Stress and anxiety
- Life changes
- Chronic illness
About Rachel
Rachel Keefer is an IL LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) with three years of counseling experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD, and life changes. Sessions are conducted in English, and she accepts international clients.
Rachel aims to help people manage the practical impacts of chronic illness, pain, fatigue, and aging-related concerns. She has experience supporting caregivers and those navigating hospice, end-of-life, rehabilitation, and dementia-related challenges. She also addresses communication problems and co-occurring health and mental health issues.
In sessions she focuses on clear, usable steps. That can include setting small goals, developing routines that support concentration and energy, and talking through ways to handle overwhelming feelings. She also offers education about health and psychiatric care systems when that helps a person make decisions.
People who are dealing with life transitions can expect a direct, problem-focused approach. Rachel works with clients on coping skills for panic, seasonal mood changes, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and managing somatic symptoms. She also supports work on self-regard and finding more meaning, including life purpose questions.
Her background includes clinical experience in medical and psychiatric settings. That experience informs practical guidance about navigating care teams and the health system. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic techniques and how they translate to online work
Rachel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical coping and behavior change. Cognitive approaches help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try alternative ways of responding; these methods can help with anxiety, panic, and low mood by shaping moment-to-moment reactions. Behavioral strategies emphasize small, achievable steps such as routine-building, activity scheduling, and graded exposure to reduce avoidance and increase energy and focus.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose techniques that match current needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust methods over time based on what helps most.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the time spent traveling to appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt cognitive and behavioral exercises to a remote setting so clients can practice skills between sessions and apply changes to daily life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, and isolation.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a focus on concrete steps, goal-setting, and practical coping skills rather than abstract theory.
What is her clinical experience?
She has three years of counseling experience and additional clinical background working with medical and psychiatric care settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an IL LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) based in Illinois.
Will sessions be available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.