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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Becoming a parent
About Rachel
LCSW in Tennessee with five years of experience, Rachel Woody helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and life changes. She also focuses on life purpose and developing self-love. Rachel’s work includes supporting people adjusting to becoming a parent. Sessions are conducted in English and follow professional practice for a Tennessee LCSW.
Rachel began her career working in school settings with children and youth. That work gave her a lot of practical experience in supporting emotional regulation, coping skills, and confidence building. She brings that hands-on background to sessions with adults who are managing stressful transitions and the aftermath of trauma.
In conversation she prioritizes openness and direct communication. She helps people name what they are feeling and identify small, manageable steps to try between sessions. The focus is on concrete strategies you can use in daily life, not long lists of abstract goals.
Rachel often works with clients who are adjusting to becoming a parent, helping them navigate changing roles and expectations. She also spends time on self-esteem and motivation, breaking larger challenges into clearer pieces that are easier to tackle.
Her approach is collaborative. Clients can expect straightforward talk, practical coping ideas, and attention to real-world constraints like time and family demands. To start, people complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How Rachel uses evidence-based techniques in online sessions
Rachel describes her work as using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. One common approach is focused skill building, which teaches concrete coping strategies such as breathing, grounding, and activity planning to reduce anxiety and manage stress. These skills are practical and meant to be used between sessions.Another typical element is working on trauma-related coping. This involves safe pacing, identifying triggers, and developing strategies to reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day functioning. The emphasis is on small, achievable changes rather than rapid or intensive exposure work.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. If a technique isn't helping, adjustments are made together so the plan fits the client's life and priorities.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know how meetings are held. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins on a workday. Talk with the therapist during the matching step about timing, session length, and any practical needs to make remote sessions workable for you.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include life purpose and self-love.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on naming feelings and building coping skills. Sessions emphasize clear, manageable steps clients can try between meetings.
How long has she practiced?
She has five years of professional experience, including work in school settings with children and youth. That background informs her approach to emotional regulation and confidence building.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee. Her practice and credentials are listed under Tennessee LCSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are conducted with clients located in the therapist's practice region.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the onboarding process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That questionnaire helps match needs with the therapist.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.