- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and ACT
- Trauma and identity
About Rachel
Rachel Felton is a Washington LICSW with 12 years of clinical experience. Rachel focuses on mood and relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, identity-related issues, and struggles with addiction and self-esteem. Rachel works with people who are navigating bipolar disorder, depression, or the effects of past abuse and aims to create clear, conversational therapy sessions.
Rachel draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based work, client-centered methods, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Sessions tend to focus on identifying strong emotions, clarifying patterns that cause pain, and practicing small behavior changes that make daily life easier. Rachel uses straightforward language and practical steps so people can try things between sessions.
In practice Rachel helps people name difficult feelings, sort through relationship patterns, and cope with the fallout of trauma. Work may include building skills for mood regulation, challenging unhelpful thinking, and experimenting with new ways of reacting when old patterns arise. Progress is paced to what a person can manage week to week.
Rachel pays attention to attachment and relationship histories when those issues are central to a person’s concerns. That background often informs how emotions show up in close connections and in self-worth. The therapist combines talk, behavioral experiments, and emotion-focused exercises to address those dynamics.
Sessions are kept direct and focused on practical changes alongside deeper emotional work. People who want a clear plan and support while they practice new ways of responding often find this approach useful. Rachel offers sessions in English for people located in Washington.
How Rachel blends EFT, ACT, and attachment work for online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and processing strong emotions that fuel painful patterns. It helps name feelings and see how they drive reactions in close relationships and in daily life.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) centers on clarifying personal values and taking small committed actions toward them. It emphasizes noticing thoughts rather than getting stuck in them, which can help with mood disorders and motivation.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape expectations and behavior. This lens can be useful when people notice repeated cycles of distance, blame, or fear in their connections.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Rachel will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That can mean focusing more on emotion processing some weeks and more on behavioral skills in others.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats. Please confirm the available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, reduce commute time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. They also allow practicing new skills in everyday settings and following up between sessions without traveling.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Rachel help with?
Rachel works with people experiencing depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and relationship-related patterns. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
What therapeutic style does Rachel use?
She lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy as one of her approaches and also uses ACT, attachment-based methods, client-centered therapy, and CBT. These methods combine emotion-focused work with practical behavioral tools.
How much experience does Rachel have?
Rachel has 12 years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile. That background informs how she blends emotion-focused and behavioral approaches.
What are Rachel’s credentials and location?
Rachel holds the LICSW credential and is licensed in Washington. Sessions are offered to people located in Washington state.
Does Rachel offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. Rachel is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details are provided during the signup process.
How do I begin working with Rachel?
To get started, choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.