- Client-centered
- Mindfulness-based
- Solution focused
About Rachel
Rachel Jones is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a master’s degree in Educational, School and Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a minor in Black Studies. Rachel has 13 years of direct therapy experience and a longer history working in mental health in roles such as supervisor and clinic director.
She focuses on practical, moment-to-moment work in sessions. Rachel uses clear, collaborative conversation to address stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and codependency. She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, career questions, ADHD, and multicultural issues.
Rachel’s background includes community mental health, career counseling, substance use treatment, and domestic and family violence services. That variety shapes how she approaches complex situations like blended family issues, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and first responder challenges. She names direct problem areas and helps people find workable steps forward.
Her style blends client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. She often uses solution-focused and motivational techniques to build small changes into daily life. Sessions emphasize what a person wants to change and concrete next steps.
Evening scheduling is part of her practice model, with hours in Central Standard Time. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling when they prepare to book.
How Rachel Uses Talk Therapy and Practical Tools Online
Rachel uses client-centered therapy to listen closely and follow what matters most to each person. This approach focuses on understanding a person's goals and reflecting their experience back so they feel heard and can decide next steps.She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence feelings and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, codependency patterns, and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Rachel will work with clients to identify what methods fit their needs and preferences, and she may blend approaches as goals evolve. Clients help set the pace and choose what to try between sessions.
For practical matters, confirm available session options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into busy weeks, especially with evening hours in Central Standard Time. It can also reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about specific session formats and scheduling when you start the matching process.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Rachel work with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family concerns, codependency, and related issues such as parenting and career stress.
What is Rachel's approach in sessions?
Her work combines client-centered listening with practical methods from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to help identify steps forward.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Rachel has 13 years of experience providing therapy and additional years in supervisory and clinic leadership roles across mental health services.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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