- reducing anxiety
- managing relationships
- building confidence
About Rachel
Rachel Krier is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on practical, evidence-based ways to reduce stress and anxiety. She centers sessions on the problems people bring, such as relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. Rachel aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and clear.
Rachel uses straightforward conversation to help clients sort out thoughts and feelings. She creates an open atmosphere where people can say what they are thinking without fear of judgment. Sessions often focus on small, doable changes that add up over time.
With eight years of clinical experience, Rachel has worked with a range of concerns that commonly come with caregiving roles, codependent patterns, and difficult transitions like divorce or separation. She also addresses more specific struggles such as panic attacks, mood shifts, and problems with impulsivity or control.
Rachel draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. That means she uses methods that aim to reduce symptoms and build practical skills, while tailoring the approach to each person’s needs. She supports people who are trying to rebuild confidence, manage upsetting memories, or find clearer direction in life.
People who choose Rachel can expect a calm, collaborative approach. She helps set small goals, practices new ways of communicating, and checks progress along the way. To begin, clients are invited to describe their main concern and try an initial plan for change.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Rachel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and symptom reduction. One common approach she uses helps people learn concrete coping skills for anxiety and panic attacks, such as breathing strategies and brief behavioral practices to lower acute symptoms. Another approach targets relationship and codependency patterns by identifying interaction habits and practicing clearer communication and boundary setting in day-to-day life.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, daily routines, and what feels most helpful, then try methods that fit those needs. Progress is checked together and the plan is adjusted as needed so the work stays relevant and doable.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. In general, online care can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce time spent traveling, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer sessions that fit around work or caregiving duties, while others like longer blocks for deeper work; the therapist will discuss what schedule and format make the most sense for each person.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Rachel help with?
Rachel supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and life transitions. She also works on related issues like caregiver stress, codependency, panic attacks, and money worries.
What is Rachel's therapeutic style like?
Her style is straightforward and collaborative, focusing on practical strategies and small changes. Sessions emphasize clear goals, skill building, and open conversation without judgment.
How much experience does she have?
Rachel has eight years of clinical experience supporting people through common and complex emotional challenges. That experience includes work with anxiety, mood concerns, and relationship stress.
What credential does Rachel hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, abbreviated LMFT, and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Rachel?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started for the first appointment?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.