Rachel Felton, LICSW

Rachel Felton is a licensed clinical social worker in Washington who brings direct, practical care to people facing mood and relationship struggles. Rachel uses clear, goal-focused talk and evidence-based methods to help people move through depression, bipolar symptoms, addiction issues, and concerns related to LGBT identity. Rachel emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every conversation.

Rachel has 12 years of professional experience in social work and mental health. That background includes supporting people coping with trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and challenges tied to attachment and abandonment. Rachel also works with people managing chronic illness or pain, caregiver stress, and body image or sexual culture concerns such as BDSM and kink.

In sessions Rachel draws on several approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and a client-centered stance. She adapts the pace and tools to each person's needs and goals rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Rachel focuses on helping people build skills for emotional regulation, clearer communication, and steadier daily routines. She aims to coach and encourage behavioral change while honoring each person's identity and values.

People who choose Rachel can expect straightforward planning, practical homework when helpful, and ongoing adjustment of the approach as progress unfolds.

How therapy approaches guide online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can help with depression, anxiety, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns, which is useful for mood disorders and anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationships shape current patterns and supports people in building safer ways of relating and communicating.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to goals and preferences, adjusting over time as needs change. That means starting with a plan, trying tools, and changing them if something isn’t working.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm which options are available before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Some people find video meetings help with emotional connection, while phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth or camera use is an issue. Discuss which format suits your routine and communication style when you schedule.