- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
About Rachel
Rachel Thornburg is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Idaho with five years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, and self-esteem struggles. Rachel also supports concerns around parenting, relationships, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
Rachel uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral techniques. In sessions she helps clients name and work through intense emotions. She uses practical skills to manage symptoms and also looks at patterns that keep problems repeating.
Her style is direct and collaborative. She listens for what matters most to each person and then focuses on what can change in day-to-day life. Conversations often include grounding and mindfulness practices, behavior-focused strategies, and time spent on improving communication habits.
Rachel has experience addressing specific challenges such as panic attacks, substance use concerns, codependency, and issues connected to gender and sexual identity. She also works with concerns like abandonment, body image, and first responder stress. Her work combines short-term skill building with deeper exploration when that is helpful.
To begin, Rachel asks people to share current goals and what they hope to see different. From there she and the client choose approaches and practical steps to try between sessions. This profile uses the credential as provided: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
How Rachel applies therapy approaches in online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming emotions and how they shape patterns in relationships and personal reactions. It helps people notice repeated emotional responses and learn different ways to respond to strong feelings.Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and collaboration. The therapist reflects back what she hears and supports the person in choosing the pace and topics for change.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills for shifting thoughts and behaviors that drive anxiety, panic, and low mood. CBT work often includes short exercises or experiments to try between sessions.
Choosing an approach is part of the work. Rachel will help clients decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. That choice is made together and can change as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not listed here, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find virtual sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits make it easier to keep regular appointments and try new strategies between sessions.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Rachel works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, ADHD, self-esteem issues, parenting and related concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
She combines an emotionally focused approach with client-centered listening and practical CBT techniques to help name feelings and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Rachel has five years of experience as a licensed clinician working with a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Idaho.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees 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?
Select 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.