Rasheena Vail

Rasheena Vail is a licensed clinical social worker who approaches care with a focus on Trauma-Focused Therapy. She uses practical, down-to-earth methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and the lingering effects of trauma.

She has worked in social work since 2013 and began focusing on telehealth therapy in 2020. That background includes work inside the criminal justice system and supporting veterans moving from homelessness toward stability. She also ran a private practice for more than four years that focused on serving Black and Brown people and LGBTQ+IA clients.

Rasheena blends talk-based approaches with attention to the body and daily routines. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot patterns that keep problems going. She uses solution-focused and motivational strategies to set realistic goals and build momentum.

Her training as a yoga instructor and background in integrative nutrition inform how she looks at lifestyle and stress. She brings somatic ideas into sessions when people want to notice physical signs of anxiety or trauma and learn simple ways to respond.

Clients can expect straightforward guidance and collaborative planning. Rasheena emphasizes small, doable steps that fit into busy lives. She aims to help people regain stability and move toward what matters to them.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people address the effects of past harm by creating clear, step-by-step plans to process difficult memories and reduce their impact on daily life. This approach often focuses on safety, pacing, and learning skills to manage strong reactions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches tools to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many everyday struggles.

Motivational Interviewing supports changes people want to make by drawing out their own reasons and strengths. It pairs well with goal-focused work and can help with addictions, lifestyle shifts, and readiness to try new strategies.

Choosing the right mix is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they decide which approaches to try and adjust the plan over time.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and let people join from a location that works for them. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm current session options before booking so arrangements match scheduling and comfort needs.