- Family of origin issues
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and recovery
About Rachael
Rachael Cutts is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 18 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, addictions, and coping with life changes. Her practice includes a focus on family of origin patterns and attachment issues when those shape present difficulties.
Rachael frames sessions around what a person brings, treating clients as the expert on their own story. She listens for patterns that came from early family roles and expectations. Together she helps people notice how those patterns affect work, relationships, and self-esteem. Sessions are straightforward and conversational rather than technical.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy, along with mindfulness and existential ideas. She uses these methods to help people identify values, test new behaviors, and shift unhelpful thoughts. She also works on practical skills for coping with stress, sleep and eating concerns, and substance-related problems.
Rachael has particular experience supporting people with blended family issues, caregiving strain, chronic illness, codependency, and concerns around intimacy and commitment. She also addresses career stress, grief, and ADHD-related struggles as part of a broader plan to improve daily functioning.
People who choose Rachael can expect direct conversation about patterns from childhood, practical skill-building, and collaborative goal setting. Her background is rooted in many years of clinical work in Illinois, and she conducts sessions in English.
How her approaches are used for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take actions that align with those values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and difficulty committing to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like low mood or worry. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so clients can find their own solutions and build confidence.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Rachael will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most practical. She collaborates to try methods that fit the client's needs and adjusts plans based on what helps most over time.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that video sessions support active skill practice, while phone check-ins can be simpler during a brief break. Discussing these practical options is part of the first scheduling steps.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, addictions, and coping with life changes. Family of origin and attachment issues are part of her stated focus.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical. She treats clients as the expert on their story and looks for patterns to change through concrete skills.
How much experience does she have?
Rachael has 18 years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an Illinois LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and she practices in Illinois.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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