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Rachel Walters

Rachel Walters

Georgia

Practical, trauma-informed support for sleep and stress

  • 6 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
LCSW, CSW
License
LCSW, New York · 101213; LCSW, Georgia · CSW010035
NPI
1346192010
Based in
Georgia
  • Focus on daily routines
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Skills for sleep

About Rachel

Rachel Walters is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, sleep problems, and life changes. She connects practical skills with a gentle, person-focused approach. Her work often centers on trauma recovery and building daily routines that feel doable.

Rachel practices in Georgia and brings six years of experience in direct care, teaching, and supervision. She has supported young adults, marginalized youth, and young parenting women through crises like housing or financial instability. That background informs how she helps people prioritize safety and stability in everyday life.

Her sessions are collaborative and nonjudgmental. She listens for strengths and builds on what already works. Conversations often include goal setting, problem-solving, and short, practical exercises to try between meetings.

Rachel uses a mix of approaches such as acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. These methods are used to help with sleep, mood, attention, and coping with upsetting memories or stressors. She tailors techniques to match each person's needs and pace.

People who choose her often want straightforward tools and steady support while managing major life shifts. She emphasizes small, realistic steps that can change how a day or a night goes. To begin, readers should use the site Start Therapy flow and complete the brief matching questionnaire to schedule a first appointment according to the therapist's availability.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can support people facing anxiety, sleep disruption, or life transitions by shifting focus toward meaningful daily steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, behaviors, and sleep or mood patterns. CBT often includes practical exercises and brief homework to change unhelpful routines that interfere with rest. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple exercises for bringing attention to the present moment and calming the mind, which can be useful for stress, anger, and bedtime routines.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful, try techniques in-session, and adjust based on how well those methods fit the client's goals and day-to-day life.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work or school and keeping progress steady between appointments. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to practice brief exercises at home, check in during a busy week, or follow up on sleep and routine experiments without extra travel time.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsFamily of origin issuesLife purposePost-traumatic stressYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

New York, Georgia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, sleep and rest problems, ADHD, bipolar, relationship and family issues, and related concerns like communication problems and life purpose.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is compassionate, nonjudgmental, and interactive. Sessions focus on practical steps, listening for strengths, and building realistic routines.

What experience does she bring?

She has six years of clinical experience that includes direct practice, teaching, and supervising in social work settings.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia with licensure noted for New York and Georgia.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started if I want to work together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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