- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem work
About Rachael
Rachael Finstuen is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Minnesota with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, motivation, and coping with life changes. Rachael focuses on clear, practical conversation and short-term goals to help people manage immediate pressures and build coping skills.
She tailors sessions to each person’s concerns, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. In practice she helps people talk through feelings tied to abandonment, attachment, and family of origin problems. She also addresses issues such as body image, codependency, isolation, and struggles related to adoption and foster care.
Rachael has worked with people facing intense work-related stress, including first responder issues, and with those who feel impulsive, guilty, or ashamed. She provides straightforward help for navigating change - starting a new job, finishing school, or adjusting after a major life event. Conversations focus on skills you can use between sessions.
Sessions are paced to match what each person needs, whether that means structured skill practice or more open discussion. She uses a respectful, direct approach and adjusts the plan as progress is made. The overall aim is better day-to-day functioning and clearer choices.
Rachael offers sessions in English and practices in Minnesota as an LPCC. She does not take international clients. To begin, clients follow the site's matching steps and schedule an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches and online work
Rachael uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical skills and clearer thinking. One common approach teaches skills for managing intense emotions and anxiety through repeated practice and step-by-step techniques. This helps when stress or panic get in the way of daily life.Another approach works on processing and reducing the impact of trauma and abuse by helping people name difficult memories, notice how those memories affect current thoughts and actions, and gradually build new responses. That can be helpful for people coping with past harm or traumatic events.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rachael will collaborate with each client to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts plans over time based on what is helpful and what isn’t, so the process is shared rather than one-size-fits-all.
The practical benefits of online sessions can include fitting therapy into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins during a break, avoid commuting after work, or meet from a quieter location. The original biography did not specify which online formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques used in person to online settings to keep sessions focused and practical.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment, abandonment, body image, and isolation.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based approaches and direct conversation. Sessions focus on skills and steps people can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Rachael has seven years of professional work experience in counseling settings. That experience includes work with people facing work stress and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and she practices in Minnesota.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen plan.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.