Licensed clinical social worker recordKentucky
Rachael Sholar, LCSW
Kentucky
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Kentucky
- LCSW, licence 259697
- NPI
- 1144043522
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Kentucky
These details come from information Rachael 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
- CBT techniques
- Motivational Interviewing
- Postpartum support
About Rachael
Rachael Sholar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky with four years of clinical experience. She works with people managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction, and addresses related concerns such as self-esteem, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, and issues connected to adoption and foster care.
Rachael uses practical, evidence-informed methods in sessions. She often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. Motivational Interviewing is used to strengthen a person’s own reasons for change, especially around drug and alcohol addiction.
Her style is straightforward and human. She aims to be present, responsive, and relatable in the room. Conversations may include laughter, honest reactions, and direct problem-solving alongside moments of quiet reflection.
When working together she focuses on concrete skill building. That can look like identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing coping strategies, or setting realistic goals for mood and behavior. She also welcomes incorporating faith into sessions when a client requests that perspective.
People do not need a clear plan to begin. Initial sessions involve figuring out current concerns and setting short-term goals. From there, Rachael and the client decide which techniques and exercises to use going forward.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on spotting links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and then practicing small changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps and testing new behaviors in daily life.Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people clarify their own reasons for change. It can be useful when someone is unsure about changing substance use or other habits and wants to build internal motivation rather than follow external pressure.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Rachael works with each person to identify goals and preferences, then adjusts methods based on what seems to help. Early sessions focus on assessing needs and trying approaches that fit the person’s life and priorities.
If you plan to meet online, confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also accommodate different ways of communicating, such as video or audio, so people can pick what works best for their schedules and comfort.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care issues, drug and alcohol addiction, postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth, and seasonal affective disorder.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses a straightforward, person-focused approach that mixes practical skill building with conversation. Sessions often include identifying thought patterns and trying real-life strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working as a clinician. That timeframe guides how she structures early sessions and goal-setting.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers