LCPC

Rachael Cutts, LCPC

Experience18 years
LocationIllinois
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy

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About Rachael

Rachael Cutts is an Illinois-licensed LCPC with 18 years of clinical experience who supports people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship challenges, grief, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She also works with clients navigating life transitions, self-esteem and confidence struggles, intimacy and attachment issues, parenting and blended family difficulties, and a variety of medical and caregiving stressors. Her background includes helping those coping with chronic pain, cancer-related issues, and the emotional fallout from trauma and loss.

Rachael practices from a stance that honors each person's knowledge of their own life, viewing clients as the experts on their stories while offering therapeutic guidance and practical tools. She integrates evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness-informed approaches alongside client-centered and existential perspectives.

This blend allows her to tailor interventions to a client's goals while emphasizing values, present-moment awareness, and clear behavior change strategies. Clients can expect a supportive, collaborative relationship in which courage to change is met with empathy and skillful planning.

Rachael aims to empower people to build resilience, clarify priorities, and develop sustainable coping strategies that fit their daily lives.

Approach-driven online therapy and flexible access

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and take committed action toward a meaningful life, even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Mindfulness-based elements encourage present-moment awareness to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and happens collaboratively. The therapist will work together with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds to find what fits best.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more accessible and adaptable to daily life. These formats provide scheduling flexibility, the ability to maintain continuity during transitions, and different ways to engage with therapy depending on what a client finds most comfortable and practical.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rachael commonly address?

She works with a broad array of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy challenges, grief, ADHD, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and strengths-focused, honoring clients as experts on their own lives while offering practical, supportive guidance.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Rachael brings 18 years of professional experience working with people across numerous mental health and life concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCPC licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCPC 180011461 and practices from that state.

Does she offer services in languages other than English or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available for work with her?

She meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options.

How are fees and payment handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; therapy is delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English