- Trauma and abuse
- Family concerns
- Anxiety and depression
About Rachel
Dr. Rachel Dawkins is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, and depression. She presents a calm, practical approach that aims to make therapy feel understandable and manageable for busy parents and caregivers.
Her work centers on trauma and family concerns. She supports people dealing with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and attachment difficulties. Sessions are aimed at making everyday interactions clearer and more workable.
Rachel holds a doctorate degree in social work and brings nine years of clinical experience to her practice. She uses approaches that include eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral techniques, and she incorporates cognitive behavioral strategies in her work.
In sessions she focuses on concrete steps and simple skills people can try between meetings. She helps people notice patterns, practice new ways of responding, and reduce overwhelming reactions over time.
Rachel practices in Illinois as an LCSW. People who are looking for help with stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges or trauma-related concerns can follow the Start Therapy flow to begin the matching process and schedule a session.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Evidence-based approaches Rachel uses include eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, which focuses on reducing the intensity of traumatic memories through structured processing, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral techniques, which help people identify unhelpful thoughts and practice new responses to reduce distress. Cognitive behavioral strategies are also used to break down problems into manageable steps and teach practical skills for day-to-day coping.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their history, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods that fit. Together they review what is working and adjust the plan over time so the work stays relevant to daily life.
Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice skills in the same environments where they live and parent, which can speed up real-life application of new behaviors.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and skills-based, with an emphasis on steps people can try between sessions to reduce symptoms and improve daily interactions.
What is her clinical background?
She holds a doctorate in social work and has nine years of clinical experience working with trauma and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Illinois.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.