Hello there! My name is Rachael and I am an Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Alaska with 20 years of experience. I have served clients of all ages. It has been my privilege to support people as they overcome issues related to trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, substance use, self-injury, and thoughts of suicide. These are the most common concerns that my clients have brought to their sessions.
My goal is to be someone who you feel is listening fully, without judgement, helping you identify your needs and find within yourself the answers that you are seeking. I tend towards a client-centered approach and have found a lot of success in using Motivational Interviewing techniques. Over the past 20 years, I have built a large therapeutic "tool box" so I am able to adjust my style and approach to meet the needs of each unique individual that I have the privilege of working with. You made a great decision to seek help through counseling. It would be an honor to accompany you in this part of your life's journey.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
AK LCSW CSWS1114
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Rachael Woods. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Wonderful!
Written on Aug 31, 2022 after therapy with Rachael for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
The first question my answer was 10. Highly recommend.
Written on Mar 03, 2022 after therapy with Rachael for 4 months on issues concerning self esteem
I'm very grateful I have been able to work with Rachael these past few months. She is kind and attentive, which makes her easy to talk to. She provides a welcome perspective and offers helpful techniques and strategies as needed, but never pressures you. I highly recommend Rachael if you are looking for a good counselor to work with.
Written on Jul 07, 2021 after therapy with Rachael for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, career difficulties, and coaching
Rachel gave me time to open up before asking the real questions. I really like that and it makes me more thoughtful. She didn’t push me into questions and let them come up naturally which makes me feel more introspective about what has been bothering me.
Written on May 22, 2021 after therapy with Rachael for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Rachael is a great listener and has been good at meeting me where I’m at . I would give her my highest recommendation. I’ve been less anxious since working with her and use the exercises that she’s given me many times during each week. Grateful of her experience and compassion.
Written on Mar 13, 2021 after therapy with Rachael for 8 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Rachael is a great counselor - I feel like I can tell her anything and there is no judgement. She has helped me tremendously. She is a very relatable individual and I look forward having check ins with her periodically!
Written on Nov 09, 2020 after therapy with Rachael for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes