Works with
How Rachael works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in
- Tennessee, Georgia, Florida
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Rachael
Rachael Bailey is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage strong emotions and everyday stress. She works with adults facing anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and struggles with addiction. Her approach is direct and supportive, focused on practical steps people can use right away.
Rachael believes people know their own stories and brings a steady, respectful presence to sessions. She encourages clients to notice strengths they already have. Together they set small, realistic goals that add up to real change over time.
Background and approach
In sessions she blends proven strategies such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help interrupt unhelpful thought patterns. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships shape current reactions. Dialectical behavior techniques help people manage intense emotions and improve coping skills.
Rachael has five years of professional experience and holds the credentials LCSW and CSW. She counsels from Georgia and conducts therapy in English. Her work includes support for people dealing with family-of-origin issues, control and impulsivity problems, and intimacy-related concerns.
Practical tools and steady coaching are central to her style. Clients can expect clear strategies, short skills practice between sessions, and direct discussion about progress. The focus is on workable changes that fit into daily life, not on jargon or long theoretical explanations.
What Rachael works with
Everything Rachael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Rachael's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Rachael lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Rachael commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to address patterns that keep people stuck. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and anger. Dialectical behavior therapy teaches concrete emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance skills useful when feelings become overwhelming.She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships influence current reactions and patterns. That perspective helps when communication problems, trust issues, or intimacy-related concerns keep showing up. Choosing the best mix of approaches is a collaborative process - the therapist will work with each person to decide which methods match their goals and day-to-day life.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited travel options. Video sessions let the therapist and client work face to face, while phone sessions can be shorter or easier when bandwidth is low. Live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins, skill practice, and reminders between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other routines while still getting consistent support from a licensed professional.
Questions people ask about Rachael
What concerns does Rachael address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, anger, grief, and relationship and family-of-origin issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using clear skills, brief exercises, and steady coaching to help people make small changes that add up.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Rachael has five years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for her?
She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW and practices from Georgia.
In which languages can someone work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for ongoing work.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time that fits with the therapist's availability.