- Stress and anxiety
- ACT and CBT
- Relationship struggles
About Rachael
Rachael Cutts is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 18 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, and self-esteem problems. She also supports those coping with major life changes and issues related to motivation and confidence.
She works in a straightforward, person-centered way. Rachael treats people as experts on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical skills, and honest conversation about what is getting in the way.
Rachael uses a mix of methods to suit different needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and on mindfulness to build attention and calm. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take manageable action when feelings are difficult.
Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She talks about small, realistic steps clients can try between meetings. She also discusses how personal history, attachment, and current stress affect relationships and daily routines.
People come to Rachael for a wide range of concerns, including grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, career questions, and caregiver stress. She pairs practical techniques with reflective conversation to help people move forward at a pace that fits their life.
How Rachael’s approaches translate to online work
Rachael commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking values-based steps even when difficult emotions show up. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. She works collaboratively with each client to test methods, adjust techniques, and prioritize what fits the person’s goals and daily life. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools to keep using and which to change.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as current options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone choose quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera when that is preferable. Licensed professionals generally adapt CBT and ACT exercises for remote sessions so clients can practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Rachael works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes among other concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
She practices in a client-centered way and focuses on practical steps, clear goals, and skill building alongside reflective conversation.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional work experience as an LCPC in Illinois.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LCPC in Illinois and provides services from that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered for meetings.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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