Rasheena Vail

LCSW, LICSW

Washington

Therapist who blends practical tools and compassion

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW, LICSW

License

LICSW, Washington / SWI.LW.60703578; LCSW, Illinois / 149029382

NPI

1588056634

Experience

13 years

Languages

English

Location

Washington

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational interviewing
   • Cognitive behavioral therapy
   • Trauma-informed approach

   About Rasheena

   Rasheena Vail is a licensed clinical social worker who centers therapy on each person's lived experience. She draws on 13 years of social work practice and a focus on telehealth to create clear, practical steps toward change. Sessions are grounded in straightforward conversation and tools that people can use between appointments.

   Rasheena has worked in a variety of settings, including the criminal justice system and programs serving veterans experiencing homelessness. She also spent more than four years running a private practice focused on Black, Brown, and LGBTQ+IA people, aiming to make therapy feel respectful and relevant. Those experiences shaped a flexible, nonjudgmental approach to common struggles like anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction.

   Her methods include Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with Solution-Focused and Trauma-Focused ideas and somatic practices. These approaches are used to help with stress, mood disorders, compulsions, relationship difficulties, and identity-related concerns such as gender dysphoria. Rasheena often blends techniques to match what each person needs in the moment.

   Outside of work she studies horticulture and soil science, teaches yoga, and practices integrative nutrition coaching. These interests influence her view of healing as gradual growth rather than a quick fix. Her personal life includes cooking, travel, and time with her spouse and pets.

   People who meet with Rasheena can expect a collaborative, down-to-earth process that focuses on what matters most to them. She works to help clients build skills, make choices that fit their values, and move toward more stable routines and healthier relationships.

2. How therapy approaches translate to online sessions

   Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of talking that helps people clarify what they want to change and find their own reasons to take steps. It is useful for habit changes, addictions, and moving through ambivalence about life choices.
   
   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical tools to challenge unhelpful thinking, improve mood, and build routines that support better sleep, eating, and daily coping.
   
   Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, doable steps and on identifying what is already working. It can speed up progress when someone wants concrete actions and short-term goal planning.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences, then suggest techniques to try. This is a collaborative process that can shift over time based on what helps most.
   
   Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, like squeezing a meeting into a lunch break or avoiding travel time. It also lets people try strategies in real-world settings and bring those experiences back to session. Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered and what will best fit your schedule.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

   Also works with

   AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

   Additional focus areas

   Gender dysphoriaMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomania

   Therapeutic approaches

   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   13+ years

   Listed in

   Washington, Illinois

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns can this therapist help with?

   Rasheena helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and mood disorders. She also supports issues like ADHD, gender dysphoria, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and eating or sleeping problems.

   What is her therapeutic style like?

   Her style is collaborative and practical, using clear steps and conversation to set goals. She combines Motivational Interviewing with CBT and trauma-informed methods when helpful.

   What experience does she bring to therapy?

   She has practiced social work since 2013 and has specialized in telehealth work since 2020. Her background includes work in the criminal justice system and programs for veterans experiencing homelessness.

   What are her credentials and where is she based?

   She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and provides services out of Washington. Please note licensing details as listed are IL LCSW and WA LICSW.

   Which languages are supported for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can international clients work with her?

   International clients are not currently accepted.

   How much do sessions cost?

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

   How do I begin working with her?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete a 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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