- ACT techniques
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
About Rachael
Rachael McKinnon is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and family concerns, and issues related to trauma and grief. Rachael also supports people dealing with addictions, sleep struggles, anger, self-esteem, and career transitions.
Her approach blends practical, evidence-informed methods with a focus on the person in front of her. Sessions tend to be interactive and goal-oriented. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors.
Rachael also draws on client-centered ideas and mindfulness practices to help clients build awareness and self-regulation. For people who struggle with intense emotions, she integrates dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach concrete coping strategies. This combination is used to address things like panic, social anxiety, and patterns that keep coming up in relationships.
In typical sessions she helps people break big problems into smaller steps. That can mean practicing new communication, trying short behavioral experiments, or developing routines to sleep better. She aims to make therapy understandable and practical rather than full of jargon.
People who choose her often want a direct collaborative approach. She works with clients to set clear goals and track progress. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule their first session.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and values and taking actions that match what matters to you. It can help when anxiety or avoidance gets in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses experiments and practice to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, panic, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills teach concrete strategies for handling intense emotions, improving emotion regulation, and strengthening communication.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and decide together which methods to try first. That collaborative process helps match techniques to your situation instead of applying a one-size-fits-all plan.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example fitting a session into a lunch break or avoiding commute time. Online work also lets people practice exposure tasks or communication skills between sessions and then review how those went. If you want concrete skills and step-by-step plans, this therapist uses approaches that translate well to remote sessions, but check the available session formats when you set up your first appointment.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma, addictions, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and related areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, combining practical skills with mindfulness and behavioral strategies.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 14 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Master Social Worker.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LMSW credential and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.