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Rachael Woods, LCSW

  • Experience24 years
  • LocationAlaska
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
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About Rachael

Rachael Woods is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Alaska who brings 24 years of clinical experience to her work.

Background and approach

She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, sleep difficulties, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating issues, anger, self-esteem challenges, and compassion fatigue.

Bilingual in English and Spanish, she also addresses related areas such as adoption and foster care, mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, seasonal affective disorder, self-harm, smoking or vaping cessation, social anxiety, and young adult challenges. Rachael favors a client-centered stance that prioritizes listening without judgment and partnering with each person to identify goals and solutions.

Her clinical toolbox includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR for trauma processing, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused strategies, which she blends to fit individual needs. Over two decades of practice have shaped a flexible, pragmatic style aimed at helping clients discover internal strengths and practical steps forward.

Prospective clients should know that sessions are offered through a variety of online formats and that scheduling follows therapist availability. To begin, applicants complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule according to available times.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Rachael regularly uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the individual's priorities guide the work; this approach helps people clarify goals and feel heard while building on their own strengths. She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for concerns like anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and mood regulation. When trauma processing is needed, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is part of her toolkit and can help reduce the intensity of traumatic memories by using structured processing techniques.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist discusses options, adapts methods over time, and works with clients to select strategies that match their needs, goals, and personal preferences rather than prescribing a single path from the outset.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different routines and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access care from home or while traveling and allow for varied ways of connecting depending on whether someone prefers real-time conversation or shorter message-based check-ins.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Rachael works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, eating concerns, and self-esteem challenges.
How would you describe the therapeutic style used?
The approach is primarily client-centered, emphasizing listening and collaboration, while integrating practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor care to each person.
What is the clinician's background and experience level?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 24 years of clinical experience working across many presenting problems and age ranges.
Where is the therapist licensed to practice and what are the credentials?
The provider holds an LCSW with license details AK LCSW CSWS1114 and is based in Alaska.
In which languages are sessions available?
Therapy is offered in English and Spanish; international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are costs and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Alaska

Languages

English, Spanish

What Rachael can help with

Rachael Woods works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and depression.

Rachael works with clients of all ages.

Rachael works with people experiencing trauma, depression, and anxiety.

How Rachael approaches therapy

Rachael's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

Experience and training

Rachael is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Alaska.