Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Rachel Galindo, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - relationships and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 123159
- NPI
- 1992274526
- Experience
- 7 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
- Relationship challenges
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem and depression
About Rachel
Rachel Galindo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Rachel frames therapy as practical work aimed at clearer thinking and steadier daily routines.
Rachel uses evidence-based techniques in sessions and keeps conversations direct and focused. She listens for patterns that make problems worse and helps people practice small changes that feel manageable. Sessions emphasize real-world steps people can use between meetings.
She prioritizes respect for each person's identity and values. That means clients help shape goals and decide the pace. Rachel aims to make progress through collaboration rather than prescribing one fixed route.
In early meetings she gathers background, clarifies what matters most right now, and sets short-term goals. Later work may include revisiting difficult memories, shifting relationship habits, or building confidence through repeated practice. Clients leave sessions with concrete skills to try at home.
Her style is matter-of-fact and steady. She talks plainly about options and follows up on what is working. People who want a practical, action-oriented approach to relationship strain, trauma recovery, or depressive symptoms often find this clear structure helpful.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Rachel draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address depression, relationship patterns, and trauma-related problems. One common approach focuses on skill practice - learning behaviors and habits that reduce symptoms and improve communication. This helps when daily routines or relationship habits are getting in the way of feeling better.Another approach uses structured processing of difficult experiences. That involves reviewing troubling memories at a manageable pace and building coping strategies to reduce the intensity of distress. It is aimed at making past events less disruptive to present life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Rachel collaborates with people to match technique to goals, preferences, and current needs. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan if something is not helping.
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 day, shorten travel time, and allow follow-ups from home or a quiet break at work. Some formats also use shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. Talk with her during the matching process about which session rhythm and length will fit into your routine.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Rachel focuses on relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, and depression. These areas are her stated specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses evidence-based techniques and keeps sessions practical and direct. The work emphasizes concrete steps and skills to apply between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience in clinical practice. That span includes work with the issues listed in her specialties.
Is she a licensed clinician in California?
Yes. Rachel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers