- Anxiety and stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
About Rachel
Rachel Simmons is an LCSW with five years of clinical experience based in Oklahoma. She works with people dealing with anxiety, stress, self-esteem concerns, depression, and the challenges of ADHD. Rachel lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas and often supports young adults and people facing big life changes.
Rachel helps people break down problems into manageable steps. She talks with clients about communication difficulties, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and self-harm in straightforward terms. She also addresses issues tied to chronic pain, illness, eating and food-related concerns, and impulsivity.
Her sessions focus on practical skills and habits that can be tried between meetings. Conversations often include strategies for handling social situations, reducing worry, and improving daily routines. She pays attention to each person’s values and what matters most to them.
Rachel describes her style as collaborative and nonjudgmental. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on emotions, relationships, and behavior. Progress is tracked in small steps, with adjustments made based on what helps most.
For people worried about starting therapy, she recommends beginning with a clear goal and a simple first session to see how it feels. Clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial appointment to get started.
How evidence-based methods work in online sessions
Rachel draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills. One common approach teaches step-by-step strategies for managing anxiety and panic, helping people notice triggers and practice new responses. Another approach addresses obsessive or compulsive patterns by gently testing new behaviors and building tolerance for uncomfortable feelings. These methods are used to help with social anxiety, phobias, panic, and day-to-day coping.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rachel collaborates with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what feels most useful. Clients and the therapist review progress together and change direction when needed so the plan fits real-life needs and preferences.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that works better. It can also let someone choose sessions that do not require being on camera, or that fit a break at work, depending on available formats. Ask about the exact session types offered when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Rachel works with anxiety, stress, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD related concerns, and lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a collaborative, nonjudgmental way and focuses on practical skills and habits to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Rachel has five years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and 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.