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Rachael Sholar

Rachael Sholar

LCSW

Kentucky

Practical, down-to-earth therapy for life challenges

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Kentucky / 259697
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
Kentucky

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    • CBT and Motivational Interviewing
    • Faith-friendly approach
    • Practical daily tools

    About Rachael

    Rachael Sholar is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. She writes plainly and meets people where they are. Starting therapy can feel hard, and she aims to make the first steps easier to take.

    Rachael works in Kentucky and brings four years of clinical experience to sessions. She focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns in thoughts and behavior and then building small, practical skills to change them. Sessions are conversational and down-to-earth rather than formal or overly clinical.

    She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which links thoughts, feelings, and actions so clients can try different, more helpful responses. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons and motivation for change. Rachael says she will work with faith-based concerns when requested and will incorporate a Christian perspective if that fits a person’s goals.

    In the room she strives to be genuine and approachable. She expects to laugh when it fits and to sit with hard feelings when they come up. The focus is on manageable steps and real-life tools that people can use between sessions.

    Rachael invites people to move at a comfortable pace. She helps people with postpartum mood concerns, adoption and foster care issues, seasonal affective disorder, and substance-related struggles alongside general mood and anxiety problems. The work is collaborative and paced to the individual.

  2. How Rachael uses therapy methods online

    Rachael commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in her work. CBT helps people notice how thoughts, feelings, and actions influence each other and then practice small changes that alter those patterns. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping a person find their own reasons for change and building commitment in a collaborative way.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Rachael collaborates with each person to identify goals and preferences, then adapts techniques to fit their needs. The plan can shift over time as progress is made or new issues appear.

    If you prefer online work, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people work from a quieter spot or avoid needing to be on camera, depending on the options offered. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises and Motivational Interviewing questions to an online setting to keep sessions practical and goal-oriented.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

    Additional focus areas

    Adoption and foster careDrug and alcohol addictionPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

    Experience

    4+ years

    Listed in

    Kentucky

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Rachael help with?

    She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, and self-esteem concerns. She also focuses on postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth issues, adoption and foster care, drug and alcohol addiction, and Seasonal Affective Disorder.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is conversational and genuine. She aims to be approachable, often mixing practical skill-building with open, empathic conversation.

    What is her professional background?

    Rachael has four years of clinical experience working as a therapist. She emphasizes practical tools and step-by-step progress rather than long theoretical explanations.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Kentucky.

    Which languages are available for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the US work with her?

    She is not currently accepting international clients.

    How does payment and cost work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with Rachael?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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