- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LCPC, LMHC
- Licensed in
- Illinois, Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Rachel
Dr. Rachel Kinison helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, or changes in life. She speaks plainly and aims to make sessions practical and down-to-earth for busy parents.
Rachel brings nearly 20 years of counseling experience to her practice and uses straightforward tools to address mood, coping, and relationship concerns. Rachel holds a doctorate in Pastoral Community Counseling and a master’s degree in Counseling. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida.
Background and approach
Those credentials reflect long-term clinical work in community settings and hospitals. Her background includes individual and group therapy in community counseling centers, a hospital behavioral health unit, and adult probation programs. She has experience addressing trauma and PTSD and often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns.
Rachel prefers a flexible approach rather than one fixed method. She draws on evidence-based tools, narrative ideas, and emotionally focused skills to fit each person’s needs. She also teaches relaxation strategies that can be used between sessions to reduce tension and support daily functioning.
Outside of work she lives in Illinois and enjoys quiet evenings with her basset hound and beagle, travel, and cooking. She says small changes in thinking or behavior can create positive momentum, and she aims to guide people toward practical steps that feel achievable.
What Rachel works with
Everything Rachel lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Rachel helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
Approaches Rachel lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people look at patterns in close relationships and name the feelings underneath them. It can be useful for parents who want clearer emotional connections and better communication. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress and works well in short, structured online sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your situation. If one technique does not feel helpful, she adjusts the plan so the work stays practical and focused on your needs.
Online formats offer flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging let you check in between appointments or use shorter, focused exchanges during a break from work. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while juggling parenting and daily demands.
Questions people ask about Rachel
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, parenting, anger, and intimacy-related issues among other mood and adjustment problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and flexible. She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mixes in narrative and emotionally focused techniques when useful.
What is her professional background?
She has nearly 20 years of counseling experience, including roles in community counseling centers, a hospital behavioral health unit, and adult probation programs.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a doctorate in Pastoral Community Counseling and a master’s in Counseling, and is an Illinois LCPC and a Florida LMHC based in Illinois.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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