- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Young adult issues
About Rachel
Rachel Hodgdon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, and depression, and she lists young adult issues among her focus areas. Rachel speaks English and accepts international clients.
Rachel uses practical, straightforward conversation to help people manage day-to-day overwhelm. She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions are a place to name what feels stuck and to practice small, concrete changes.
When trauma or intense reactions are present, Rachel uses Attachment-Based ideas and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to reduce intense emotions and improve relationship safety. She helps with panic attacks, social anxiety, feelings of isolation, and the guilt or shame that often follows difficult events. She also supports people through pregnancy and childbirth related concerns and questions about sexuality.
Rachel has worked across settings during her five years in practice, helping people cope with life changes like moving, starting new work, or finishing school. Her approach balances evidence-based tools with direct, supportive conversation so clients can try things between sessions.
To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Rachel uses ACT, CBT and DBT in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and feeling stuck during life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down patterns of thinking and behavior into manageable steps to reduce symptoms like panic attacks or social anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing strong emotions, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques, and adjust methods together. That collaborative process helps decide whether ACT, CBT, DBT, or a combination fits best for the person’s needs and preferences.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, or caring responsibilities. They can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions without video if bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can help plan timing and structure to fit everyday life while focusing on clear, practical steps between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, depression, and related concerns such as guilt, shame, loneliness, panic, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical conversation and evidence-based tools including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas, and DBT skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with people on a range of stress and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details before booking.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current online and in-person options before scheduling.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model 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 your first session through the provided scheduler.
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