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Rachel Dowell

Rachel Dowell

LCSW

Missouri

Compassionate, person-centered therapy for change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Missouri / 2024039717
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
Missouri

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    • Motivational interviewing
    • Practical CBT tools
    • Trauma-informed EMDR

    About Rachel

    Rachel Dowell is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with five years of experience. She centers sessions on the person in front of her and treats people as the experts on their own lives. Rachel listens without judgment and offers honest, practical feedback to help clients move forward.

    She blends Motivational Interviewing with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people tackle problems one step at a time. Rachel also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas and EMDR when trauma processing is needed. Her style is direct but compassionate, aiming to build momentum and clarify next steps.

    Rachel works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem struggles. She also addresses issues that often accompany these concerns, including substance use and co-occurring conditions, codependency, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress. Sessions focus on practical strategies and clearer decision making.

    People who come for relationship help receive Gottman-informed methods when appropriate, and those facing substance use can expect harm-reduction conversation alongside motivational methods. Rachel emphasizes collaboration and pacing therapy to each person’s readiness and goals.

    Her practice is based in Missouri and sessions are conducted in English. She encourages people to name what matters most to them and to try small, manageable changes that fit into daily life.

  2. How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions

    Rachel uses Motivational Interviewing to help people explore their own reasons for change in a nonjudgmental way, which can be useful for substance use, ambivalence around decisions, or starting new habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, is used to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

    Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Rachel will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then work together to try approaches that fit those needs. That means adjusting pace, mixing methods, and checking in about what is helping as therapy progresses.

    Confirm current session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use video or audio in ways that suit their energy and bandwidth. Discuss format preferences during the initial matching so sessions are scheduled in a way that fits daily life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteem

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAttachment issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposePost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    5+ years

    Listed in

    Missouri

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist address?

    Rachel focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem. She also works with related issues like substance use, codependency, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress.

    How would you describe the therapist's approach and style?

    Her work is person-centered with an emphasis on Motivational Interviewing and cognitive behavioral techniques. Rachel listens without judgment and offers straightforward feedback to help people take actionable steps.

    What experience does the therapist bring?

    She has five years of clinical experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and relationship conflict. That background informs practical strategies offered in sessions.

    What credentials and location information are relevant?

    Rachel holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Missouri.

    Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

    Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    Confirm current session options before booking as the original biography does not specify formats. Please check the platform or intake information for the formats offered.

    How are fees and billing handled?

    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?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability listed on the platform.

  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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