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Rachel May, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Self esteem, Motivation Depression
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About me

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 9 years of experience working with individuals struggling with all sorts of problems ranging from situational depression to acute trauma and addiction. My extensive experience working in psychiatric hospitals has prepared me to work with a wide variety of issues using evidence based therapies to help clients make sustainable progress quickly. I utilize an eclectic approach that helps me build a treatment plan that is personalized for each individual client. I provide non-judgmental support for my clients to express themselves freely. I offer my clients guidance, suggestions and resources to aid in the progress towards their personalized goals.

Professional experience

8yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

TX LCSW 60889

Reviews

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She’s the best and has taught me a lot about myself I didn’t even know about

Written on Aug 04, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder

Rachel has been amazing through a very difficult time. I can’t begin to express how much her support has helped me!

Written on Mar 31, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and parenting issues

Rachel May as able to give me tools to calm me down when I felt like my world was falling apart. She is a great listener and has given me clear and helpful information that has helped me in just 2 sessions.

Written on Nov 15, 2023 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Even after 1+ years of trying to do this on my own and failing miserably, Ms. Rachel didn't skip a beat in wanting to help me get back on track! Thank you Rachel May!

Written on Oct 19, 2023 after therapy with Rachel for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Very attentive, great listener

Written on Apr 28, 2023 after therapy with Rachel for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and anger management

Helpful, thoughtful, kind and really listens and understands.

Written on Feb 23, 2023 after therapy with Rachel for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and compassion fatigue