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Rachel Fan

Rachel Fan, LCSW

California

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Meaning

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in California
LCSW, licence 127745
NPI
1174005318
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
California

These details come from information Rachel 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

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Depression support
  • Faith integrated care

About Rachel

Rachel Fan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with four years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, and she also supports people exploring questions of life purpose. Rachel integrates her faith into sessions when clients want that perspective.

Sessions center on talk, reflection, and discussion of beliefs and values. Rachel uses questions, prayer, and Bible passages when clients indicate they want a Christian framework. Conversations aim to name thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and to consider how faith and practical steps connect to daily life.

Her approach is straightforward and faith-informed. Clients can expect to reflect on what is contributing to stress and to identify small, workable changes. Rachel draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside spiritual resources when appropriate for the person in front of her.

She has nearly a decade of broader professional exposure to a range of people and settings in addition to four years of direct therapeutic practice. That mix informs how she talks about work, family pressures, and life transitions in concrete terms.

People who prefer therapy framed by Christian ideas and scripture will find that faith is intentionally part of the work. Those who do not want faith elements should confirm session content before booking. To begin, users are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the service.

BHow sessions work

Approaches used and how online sessions work

Rachel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside faith-informed practices when clients want that perspective. Cognitive-style methods help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and can be useful for anxiety and low self-esteem. Behavioral strategies focus on small, practical steps to reduce stress and improve daily routines. When clients bring a Christian framework, scripture discussion and prayer are integrated to connect spiritual beliefs with mental health goals.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. She will review a client’s needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend methods to try. That plan can be adjusted over time based on what is helpful for the client.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week by removing travel time and allowing appointments from where you are. They also support shorter check-ins or sessions that work around work and family schedules without needing to be on camera every time.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on questions of life purpose.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her sessions combine talk therapy with faith-based practices when requested, including discussion of Bible passages and prayer alongside clinical methods.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Rachel has four years of therapeutic experience and almost ten years of broader professional exposure to different people and settings.

Where is she licensed to practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California.

In what language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients schedule sessions?

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?

Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and 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

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