- Skills focused
- Warm and direct
- Goal oriented
About Rachel
Rachel Phelps is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, addiction concerns, and challenges linked to parenting and family life. She practices in Pennsylvania and brings a calm, practical presence to sessions. Her style aims to make therapy straightforward and useful for everyday problems.
Rachel uses clear, hands-on methods to help clients build coping skills and stronger patterns of thinking. She focuses on concrete steps people can try between sessions, such as new ways to handle strong emotions or changes to thought patterns that feed anxiety and low mood.
Her experience includes work with mood disorders, trauma and abuse, and substance use issues. She also pays attention to attachment concerns, communication problems, and multicultural factors that affect how people relate and heal. This background shapes how she tailors plans for each person.
Sessions emphasize collaboration and realistic goals. Rachel listens for strengths and practical barriers, then suggests small, testable changes. She encourages clients to notice what helps and what does not, adjusting the plan as needed.
Clients can expect clear explanations of each step and homework that feels manageable. The focus is on building resilience, improving daily functioning, and finding ways to feel more connected to what matters. Rachel aims to guide people toward steady progress rather than quick fixes.
How CBT and practical approaches translate to online care
Rachel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change thought patterns that increase anxiety or low mood. CBT sessions focus on identifying specific thoughts, testing them in real life, and trying small behavior changes to see what helps.The work also includes problem-solving for everyday challenges like sleep, parenting stress, or managing cravings. This can mean setting small goals, practicing new communication steps, or tracking mood and triggers between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match goals, preferences, and what feels doable. Together they review what works and adjust the plan as needed so progress is steady and realistic.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy lives by avoiding travel and making it easier to schedule around work or childcare. Online work can also simplify follow-up check-ins and make practicing skills between meetings more straightforward.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Rachel help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and family issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, sleep problems, anger, and related concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on identifying workable strategies and changing unhelpful thought patterns using clear, structured methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Rachel has seven years of experience working in counseling roles that include mood disorders, substance use concerns, and attachment-related issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey while working with clients located in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions are part of a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Rachel?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.