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About Rachael
Rachael McKinnon is a Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan. She brings 14 years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on helping people who are worn down by stress, anxiety, mood shifts, relationship struggles, and sleep problems. She aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can start to feel steadier and clearer about next steps.
Rachael’s approach is practical and conversational. She listens first, then helps people set small, achievable goals. Sessions often include learning new coping skills, practicing gentle mindfulness, and trying different ways to reframe upsetting thoughts. The focus is on day-to-day strategies that people can use between visits.
Her background includes work with trauma, grief, addiction, and long-term mood concerns such as bipolar disorder. She also supports people dealing with body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and major life transitions. Rachael draws on several evidence-based approaches to match care to each person’s needs.
People who connect with her often want a motivating, steady clinician who offers structure without harshness. She emphasizes building self-worth, stronger communication skills, and better sleep and daily routines. The aim is manageable change that fits real life.
Practical matters are handled simply. Rachael uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and scheduling is done through the platform according to posted hours.
How Rachael’s Approaches Work Online
Rachael uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is hands-on and often involves practicing new ways of thinking and small behavior experiments to improve mood and sleep.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on accepting difficult feelings while clarifying personal values. ACT helps people take small actions toward the life they want, even when unpleasant thoughts or sensations are present.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Rachael will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide whether CBT, ACT, or a blend of methods fits best and adjust the plan as needs change.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, such as taking a shorter check-in on a lunch break or avoiding travel time on evenings. It also allows continuity of care across appointments and supports steady practice of skills between sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Rachael commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, trauma, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and life transitions.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive. She listens, offers structure, and teaches practical skills people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Rachael has 14 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master’s Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's posted availability.