At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Alaska / CSWS1114
- NPI
- 1558569632
- Experience
- 24 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Alaska
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Client-centered
- Motivational focus
- Bilingual English Spanish
About Rachael
Rachael Woods is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and mood struggles. She speaks English and Spanish and brings a calm, listening approach to sessions. Her first aim is to hear what matters to each person and help them take practical steps forward.
Rachael uses a client-centered stance and draws on Motivational Interviewing to support change. She also works with cognitive behavioral techniques, EMDR, and solution-focused strategies when those approaches suit a person’s goals. Her style is flexible - she adjusts methods to fit the needs of the moment.
With 24 years of experience in clinical practice, Rachael has developed a wide therapeutic toolbox. That background includes supporting people with self-harm, substance use, panic, post-traumatic stress, sleep problems, and issues that come up during young adulthood. She also addresses concerns like ADHD, social anxiety, relationship stress, and compassion fatigue.
In sessions she aims to listen without judgment and help clients identify realistic, manageable steps. People can expect straightforward conversation, goal setting, and practical skills to try between sessions. Rachael frames work as a collaboration where the client’s priorities guide the plan.
If someone decides to begin, she supports them through intake and early planning so therapy fits their life and goals. Her approach focuses on what will help most now while keeping longer term recovery in view.
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of talking that helps people find internal reasons to change and set realistic goals. It works well for challenges like substance use, smoking or vaping cessation, and making lifestyle changes.
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's perspective at the center of sessions, with the therapist listening closely and supporting the client's own problem solving. This approach helps when someone feels overwhelmed or unsure where to begin.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and trying small experiments to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and social phobia.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first based on their goals, history, and preferences. That collaborative process can shift over time as needs change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also allow people to meet with a licensed professional who uses methods like Motivational Interviewing, CBT, or client-centered listening without changing their daily routine. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
Adoption and foster careDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsExperience
24+ years
Listed in
Alaska
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues are commonly addressed?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and addiction-related problems. Additional focuses include ADHD, eating concerns, sleep difficulties, and relationship or family problems.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is largely client-centered with practical techniques added as needed. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused methods are used to help people set goals and find motivation for change.
What is her background and experience?
Rachael has 24 years of clinical experience supporting people with trauma, mood disorders, substance use, self-harm, and related challenges. That experience informs a flexible, practical way of working.
What credentials and location apply to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, credentialed as AK LCSW, and practices from Alaska.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are supported.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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