Licensed clinical social worker recordLouisiana
Kristi Rachal, LCSW
Louisiana
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addictions and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Louisiana
- LCSW, licence 8246
- Licensed in Oregon
- LCSW, licence L15071
- NPI
- 1699900373
- Experience
- 23 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Louisiana
These details come from information Kristi supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Addictions counseling
- Relationship issues
- CBT and mindfulness
About Kristi
Kristi Rachal is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Louisiana with 23 years of practice experience. She helps people with addictions, depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting stress, ADHD, and related issues. Her background includes work in prisons, hospitals, home health and hospice, and private practice settings.
Clients can expect straightforward sessions that focus on practical steps. Kristi uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness strategies, and solution-focused methods to help people build coping skills. She emphasizes accountability and clear techniques that can be used between appointments.
Her past roles included work with veterans and active duty military members. She also has experience addressing anger management, sex offender treatment, and drug and alcohol addiction. That variety informs how she approaches different everyday pressures and crises.
Kristi is comfortable talking about sexuality and relationship dynamics, including BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture. She also works with blended family issues, divorce and separation, caregiver stress, and first responder concerns. These topics are handled in a direct, practical way focused on steps a person can take now.
Sessions aim to help people change unhelpful thoughts, practice mindfulness, and set small achievable goals. The overall focus is on improving daily functioning, communication, and emotional regulation. To begin, readers should follow the site's process to view online therapy options and complete the matching questionnaire.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Kristi draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT breaks problems into manageable pieces and teaches coping skills that can be practiced between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy is used to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity through simple breathing and attention exercises. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, concrete goals and steps that move a person toward practical improvements.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristi will talk with clients about goals, daily routines, and what methods fit their life. Together they decide whether to focus on thought patterns, mindfulness practice, short-term problem solving, or a mix of techniques and then adjust as needed.
The site notes how to view online therapy options; please confirm the current session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats also let conversations continue when work or caregiving duties make long in-person visits difficult. Kristi frames online work around clear steps, homework, and coping strategies that translate to everyday life.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Oregon
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Kristi supports people facing addictions, depression, anxiety, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting stress, ADHD, and related issues listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a practical, informal approach that focuses on accountability and solution-focused techniques alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness exercises.
How much experience does she have?
Kristi has 23 years of experience working in settings such as prisons, hospitals, home health and hospice, and private practice.
What credential and state license does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Louisiana.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers