Licensed clinical social worker recordAlaska
Rachael Woods, LCSW
Alaska
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - trauma and addiction
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Alaska
- LCSW, licence CSWS1114
- NPI
- 1558569632
- Experience
- 24 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Alaska
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
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- CBT and EMDR
About Rachael
Rachael Woods is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Alaska with 24 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, mood problems, trauma and addiction. She also supports individuals facing grief, sleep problems, eating concerns, anger, compassion fatigue, and issues around self-esteem and ADHD.
Rachael uses straightforward, person-focused care. She often leans on Client-Centered Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people name practical goals and make changes that fit their life. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Solution-Focused Therapy, and trauma-focused methods when those approaches fit the situation.
Her background includes long experience supporting people with substance use and recovery, adoption and foster care matters, panic and post-traumatic stress, seasonal mood shifts, and young adult transitions. She has worked through a broad range of concerns such as smoking or vaping cessation, self-harm, and social anxiety.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Rachael helps people sort options, try small changes, and track what works. She uses tools and strategies from her clinical toolbox rather than a single method.
Rachael speaks English and Spanish. People who want to begin can follow the directory steps to review online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Rachael commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Motivational Interviewing when working online. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and helping the person set their own priorities; it works well for people who need space to sort out feelings and decisions. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people clarify their reasons for change and find small, doable steps toward goals.She also often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try alternative behaviors. CBT is practical and skill-oriented, which can be useful for anxiety, mood problems, sleep issues, and some forms of stress-related symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan if something isn’t helping.
The therapist’s specific online session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also make it simpler to continue care across different seasons or life changes while working with a licensed professional.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Alaska
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, sleep problems, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related issues.
What therapeutic style does she use?
She favors a client-centered approach and commonly uses Motivational Interviewing. She also draws from CBT, EMDR, Solution-Focused Therapy, and trauma-focused methods as needed.
How much experience does she have?
Rachael has 24 years of experience working with people on a wide range of mental health and behavioral concerns.
Is she licensed and where?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Alaska.
What languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the directory flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers