- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Somatic methods
About Rasheena
Rasheena Vail is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Illinois (LCSW) and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - Washington (LICSW) with 13 years of practice. She lists stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, self esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and social anxiety and phobia among the concerns she addresses.
Rasheena has worked in a mix of settings since 2013, including the criminal justice system and programs supporting veterans experiencing homelessness. She also spent over four years running a private practice focused on Black and Brown people and LGBTQ+IA populations. This background gives her experience with complex life situations and a range of emotional concerns.
Her work draws on practical methods that help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, increase motivation for change, and focus on realistic steps forward. She also uses body-oriented approaches and trauma-focused methods when those fit the issue at hand. Sessions tend to center on clear goals and concrete skills people can use between meetings.
Outside of clinical work she studies horticulture and soil science and is a certified yoga instructor and integrative nutrition health coach, interests she says inform how she thinks about wellbeing. She enjoys cooking, time with her spouse, and caring for a puppy and kitten.
To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Rasheena practices from Washington and provides services in English.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Rasheena uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT typically breaks problems into small steps and teaches practical skills people can try between sessions. Motivational Interviewing focuses on building personal motivation and resolving mixed feelings about change, which can be useful for addictions, lifestyle shifts, and goal-focused work. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, concrete steps and what is already working, keeping sessions forward-looking and practical.Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative. Rasheena will work with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts methods as progress and feedback guide the work rather than sticking to one fixed method.
The practical benefits of online work can include easier fitting of sessions into busy schedules and reduced travel time. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. The therapist’s focus on clear goals and homework-style skills can make online sessions useful for people wanting concrete tools to manage anxiety, phobias, mood concerns, and stress.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Washington, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She lists stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family matters, self esteem, social anxiety and phobia, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach blends practical, goal-focused methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques with motivational interviewing and somatic or trauma-focused methods when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has practiced social work since 2013, giving her about 13 years of experience across settings like the criminal justice system and private practice.
Which credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials (IL LCSW, WA LICSW) and practices from Washington.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.