Rachel Richard, LPCC - Therapist in Indiana

CBT methods
ACT strategies
Emotion work

About Rachel

Rachel Richard is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 27 years of experience. She is licensed in Kentucky and Ohio and practices from Indiana. She lists stress, anxiety, life changes, trauma, abuse, depression, addiction, and relationship concerns among the issues she supports people with.

Rachel focuses on straightforward conversations and practical steps. She uses common-sense language to help people name what they are feeling. Sessions are a place to talk through hard moments and notice what gets in the way of daily functioning.

Her work draws on several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports noticing thoughts without having to act on them and clarifying personal values. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) techniques appear in her approach when managing intense emotions or relationship patterns is needed.

Rachel has long experience offering care for a range of concerns, including sleep and eating difficulties, grief, anger, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and caregiver stress. She also lists additional focus areas such as body image, communication problems, and substance-related issues. Her background gives her a broad base for working with complex, overlapping concerns.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How Rachel uses ACT, CBT, and emotion-focused work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without being led by them, and it clarifies what matters so actions align with personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to shift mood and functioning, which many people find helpful for anxiety and depression. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) offers ways to identify and name emotional responses, and to change patterns in close relationships that keep problems repeating.

Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, daily challenges, and preferences, and then recommend a mix of methods. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. Practical benefits people often notice with online work include easier fitting of sessions into a busy schedule, options for a shorter check-in when time is limited, and the ability to avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep regular contact and practice skills between sessions, helping therapy fit into everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgiveness Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues Workplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

27+ years

Listed in

Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She lists stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns among the issues she supports.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses practical, conversational sessions that focus on noticing thoughts and trying manageable changes in behavior.

How much experience does she have?

She has 27 years of professional work experience as a counselor and therapist.

What licenses and where is she based?

She is an LPCC and is licensed in Kentucky and Ohio while practicing from Indiana.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?

Cost varies by location and services are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.