Dr. Rachel Kinison

Dr. Rachel Kinison welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, or major life changes. She frames sessions so concerns are clear and manageable. Rachel has about 20 years of counseling experience and prefers plain talk and practical steps that fit daily life.

She holds a doctorate in Pastoral Community Counseling and a masters degree in Counseling. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida. Rachel mentions navigating her own health challenges while maintaining an active counseling practice, and she balances work with hobbies like cooking and travel.

In sessions she tends to blend methods rather than rely on a single approach. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a frequent starting point, and she also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy when they fit the situation. She emphasizes relaxation techniques and teaches simple tools clients can use between meetings.

Her background includes work in community counseling agencies, a hospital behavioral health unit, and adult probation programs. She has led individual and group therapy and has training in PTSD-related care. Rachel describes therapy as a team effort: clients solve problems and she helps point the way.

Clients can expect straightforward language, short practical exercises, and a focus on changing one small thing that can shift thoughts, behavior, or mood. She aims to leave people with skills they can use on their own after sessions.

How her approaches translate to online work

Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on processing difficult memories and grounding techniques to reduce distress; it can help people who have experienced abuse, violence, or other traumatic events by teaching ways to manage intense reactions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name important emotions and then use that awareness to try new ways of responding in relationships and personal struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasnt helped in the past. That conversation guides whether Trauma-Focused Therapy, CBT, EFT, or a mix is used, and the plan can change as progress is made.

Session logistics should fit into everyday life. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm which options are currently offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, manage shorter check-ins when needed, and use video or audio as fits the clients comfort and energy levels. Licensed professionals aim to help clients apply skills between sessions so work in therapy can carry over into daily routines.