- Relationship support
- Skills-based work
- Clear goal setting
About Rachael
Rachael McPheron is a licensed independent social worker in Ohio with 11 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing relationship strain, family conflict, depression, and major life transitions. Her approach is warm and straightforward. She aims to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings and to take small steps toward change.
Rachael creates a calm space where people can say what they really think without judgment. She supports clients who are managing grief, parenting stress, compassion fatigue, and trauma-related concerns. She also works with mood disorders, panic symptoms, ADHD, and issues connected to family of origin and abandonment.
In sessions she uses practical, skills-based methods alongside personal storytelling. Techniques include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation, and Narrative Therapy to reframe personal stories. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are also part of her toolkit when helpful.
Her style is collaborative and goal-focused. She helps people identify clear, manageable steps and practices to try between sessions. Progress is talked about in everyday language so goals stay real and reachable.
Rachael works with many concerns related to codependency, communication problems, and caregiver stress. She will listen, help sort priorities, and support people as they try new ways of coping and relating.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of thinking and acting. It is often used for depression, anxiety, panic, and mood-related concerns. DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It can be helpful for emotion regulation, anger, and coping with stress. Narrative Therapy focuses on how people tell the story of their lives and looks for ways to separate a person from their problems so different choices become possible.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals and preferences, and then suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made based on what helps most for day-to-day living.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing appointments during breaks. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight or let someone choose audio-only if bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing, homework, and skills practice to work well in virtual sessions.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Rachael help with?
She supports people dealing with relationship and family problems, depression, grief, trauma, parenting strain, and codependency-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, using straightforward language and practical steps to address problems over time.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional work experience as a licensed clinician practicing in Ohio.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LISW, which is a Licensed Independent Social Worker, and she practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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