- Years in practice
- 24
- Credentials
- LMSW, LCSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan, Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Rachel
Rachel Schmittou is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 24 years of experience to her practice. She is credentialed as a Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW. Rachel focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, parenting challenges, and depression.
She prefers straightforward, practical conversations. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what steps might help. Rachel aims to build a calm space where people can talk about hard feelings without feeling judged.
Background and approach
Her background includes long-term work supporting people facing attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, and communication problems. She also addresses divorce and separation, control issues, and isolation or loneliness. Rachel helps people who want clearer boundaries, better communication, or relief from overwhelming stress.
Many people seek her help around life purpose, body image, forgiveness, and women’s issues. She uses approaches grounded in evidence-based techniques and adapts them to each person’s needs. Her manner is direct but compassionate, focusing on practical skills and small changes.
Rachel offers sessions in English and works with international clients as well. She is based in Florida and supports people seeking a steady, experienced guide through difficult transitions.
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.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Rachel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clearer relationships. One common approach involves teaching coping and stress-management skills to reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning. These skills include breathing and grounding practices, pacing, and manageable behavioral steps to lower overwhelm. Another frequent focus is improving communication and attachment patterns by identifying unhelpful interaction habits and practicing new ways of relating that reduce conflict and increase connection.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try different methods, and adjust based on what works best for the person. Clients and the therapist work together to choose techniques that fit each person’s needs and life situation.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people have face-to-face conversation from wherever they are. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow ongoing support and quick reflections between sessions. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy parenting schedule or a changing routine, while still getting regular, structured help from a licensed professional.
Questions people ask about Rachel
What types of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, and depression, plus related issues such as attachment, abandonment, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is straightforward and practical, emphasizing clear steps, open conversation, and a nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can speak honestly.
What is her professional background?
She has 24 years of professional experience working in social work and clinical practice supporting people through life transitions and relationship challenges.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is licensed as an LMSW and an LCSW and is based in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet different scheduling and communication needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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