- Client-centered care
- Trauma-informed support
- Spanish language
About Rachael
Rachael Woods is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings 24 years of experience to helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma. She speaks English and Spanish and offers a calm, listening presence for adults seeking practical support. Rachael focuses on understanding each person’s needs and finding workable steps forward.
She uses a client-centered approach that keeps the conversation grounded in what matters to the individual. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people change unhelpful thinking and build motivation for healthier choices. Rachael has experience with addictions, sleeping problems, self-harm, grief, and mood disorders including seasonal affective disorder.
Rachael has worked with many people over two decades and has developed a broad therapeutic toolbox. That means she adapts methods to fit a person’s goals instead of using the same plan for everyone. She supports people facing relationship strain, parenting and family stress, adoption and foster care concerns, young adult transitions, and identity issues related to LGBT experiences.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical. Rachael helps people set small, doable goals and tries techniques that can be practiced outside sessions. She also offers EMDR-informed strategies for processing trauma when that seems helpful.
People who want to begin are invited to use the site Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Rachael often uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and helping people find their own answers. That approach helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to sort through feelings and choices. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and offers concrete exercises for changing unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then suggest which methods might help most. This is a collaborative process and can change as needs shift over time.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to continue care during life transitions or while managing geographically distant responsibilities. Licensed professionals tailor pacing and exercises so therapy fits into everyday life without expecting major schedule changes.
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Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Alaska
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Rachael works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addictions. She also addresses sleep problems, grief, self-esteem, and issues related to adoption and foster care.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is client-centered and practical. She combines listening with goal-setting and uses motivational techniques to help people make lasting changes.
How long has she practiced and what is her background?
She has 24 years of clinical experience and has worked with a wide range of issues including trauma, substance use, self-harm, and mood disorders.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as AK LCSW, and practices in Alaska.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to know what is offered.
How are costs and billing handled?
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.