- young adult issues
- neurodiversity focus
- trauma informed
About Rachael
Rachael Ensom is a California LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, parenting, anger, and self-esteem struggles. Rachael also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, and related challenges.
Rachael keeps her approach direct and genuine. She invites people to be themselves and talks openly about how life events have shaped current problems. Sessions focus on clear communication and practical steps rather than jargon. Rachael values curiosity over judgment and aims for conversations that feel straightforward and real.
She has particular experience with young people and those who identify as neurodiverse. That background informs how she talks about school, work, social connections, and identity questions. Rachael pays attention to how developmental stages and neurological differences affect relationships and daily routines.
In sessions she works through concrete problems such as managing anxiety, addressing relationship conflict, resolving family tensions, and coping with trauma responses. She also helps with issues like isolation, guilt, impulsivity, and finding life purpose. Rachael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts pacing to the person in front of her.
Her style is straightforward and conversational. She prefers practical conversation, goal-setting, and checking in on what is actually helping. People can expect a therapist who asks direct questions and follows up with simple, doable ideas.
How Rachael brings evidence-based work into online sessions
Rachael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a straightforward way. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence; this can help with anxiety, low mood, and some relationship patterns. Skills-based strategies teach pacing, emotion regulation, and communication tools that help with anger, impulsivity, and stress management.She also draws on trauma-informed methods that emphasize grounding, safety in the moment, and gradual processing of difficult memories. These approaches are aimed at reducing intrusive reactions and improving day-to-day functioning after trauma. The therapist discusses methods and adapts them to what feels tolerable and useful for each person.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Rachael will check your goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before to choose techniques that fit. She collaborates on pacing and adjusts plans based on regular feedback so the work stays relevant to your life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy around school, shifts at work, or living in another state or country. Practical benefits include shorter travel time, easier scheduling around classes or jobs, and the ability to keep therapy in a regular weekly slot without rearranging daily routines.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, parenting, anger, and self-esteem problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is direct and genuine. She encourages open conversation and focuses on practical steps rather than clinical language.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and practices from California.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or scheduling details before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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