Rachel Felton

Rachel Felton is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of experience. Rachel brings a calm, mindful approach to therapy and focuses on helping people manage depression, bipolar symptoms, addiction struggles, and relationship concerns. She aims to create conversations that feel respectful and straightforward so people can start making small changes right away.

Rachel uses mindfulness practices to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed. She also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas and attachment-based thinking when those fit the situation. Sessions are tailored to each person so work is practical and grounded in everyday life.

People reach out to Rachel for help with trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and LGBT-related concerns. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and communication problems. Rachel pays attention to how past relationships shape current reactions and goals.

Her style is conversational and focused on skills you can try between sessions. Rachel blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered listening to map out steps forward. She offers steady guidance while encouraging each person to pick the tools that feel most useful.

Rachel practices in Washington as a LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She meets people where they are and works with them to set realistic goals and track progress over time.

How mindfulness and ACT translate to online work

Mindfulness Therapy helps people learn to notice thoughts and body sensations without reacting immediately, which can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. This approach can be useful for depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and managing mood changes.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is often used for mood disorders, avoidance, and when people want practical ways to move toward meaningful goals.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current behavior and feelings. It helps people identify patterns in their close relationships and practice new ways of relating that feel safer and more connected.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rachel will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying mindfulness practices one week and values-based exercises the next, then adjusting based on what helps.

If you prefer online sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people practice skills in the settings where they live and make changes that transfer into everyday life.