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- Client-centered approach
- Motivational Interviewing
- EMDR and CBT
About Rachael
LCSW in Alaska with 24 years of experience, Rachael Woods helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, sleep problems, and related concerns. She works in English and Spanish. Her practice addresses a wide range of issues including grief, self-esteem, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, and substance use challenges.
Rachael uses a client-centered way of working. That means she focuses on listening and following the person's lead while offering practical strategies when needed. She often draws on Motivational Interviewing to support change, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and habits, and EMDR for trauma work.
Her sessions tend to be conversational and goal-oriented. She helps people identify specific problems, set manageable goals, and try small experiments between sessions. For substance use and smoking or vaping cessation, she combines motivational techniques with practical planning and follow-up.
Rachael also works with people dealing with adoption and foster care histories, panic and mood disorders, social anxiety, self-harm, and seasonal affective disorder. She brings decades of practice experience to these areas and adapts methods to what each person needs.
To start, people complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Rachael’s approach emphasizes collaboration and steady progress over time.
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How Rachael’s approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the person to find their own answers. In sessions this looks like open conversation, reflective questions, and collaborative planning to address everyday problems such as stress, mood, or relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. Rachael would use CBT to help with anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and habits tied to substance use by setting clear goals and small practice exercises between meetings.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for trauma work. It involves guided processing to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and related symptoms, often paired with grounding and coping strategies to manage strong emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rachael collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adapts plans over time and checks in about what is helping and what should change.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, shorten travel time, and allow for quick check-ins or focused skill practice between appointments. Licensed professionals use a range of methods to make remote sessions practical and aligned with clients’ schedules.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Alaska
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, depression, and related issues such as grief, self-harm, and substance use.
What therapy approaches does she use?
Her work is client-centered and commonly uses Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Solution-Focused techniques.
How much experience does she have?
Rachael is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 24 years of clinical experience in behavioral health.
What credential and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW credential in Alaska and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.