Rachel Thornburg

Rachel Thornburg is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Idaho who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship strain. She supports individuals managing trauma, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Rachel also addresses concerns such as self-esteem, bipolar disorder, anger, and life transitions. Her style is warm and straightforward. Sessions focus on what feels most pressing for the person in front of her. She listens for how daily habits, thoughts, and relationships affect mood and functioning. Together with clients she identifies small changes that can reduce distress and improve daily life. Rachel combines several clinical approaches to meet each person where they are. She uses mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy provides a respectful, nonjudgmental space for people to talk through hard things. In relationship work she draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method to address communication patterns and rebuild connection. She also incorporates motivational interviewing when addiction or readiness for change is a focus. Her approach emphasizes practical skills alongside emotional processing. With five years of experience, Rachel aims to help people build steadier routines and clearer goals. She encourages active participation and homework between sessions when it fits the person’s needs. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s readiness to change.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Rachel uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice their thoughts and bodily reactions in the moment, which can reduce overwhelm and improve emotional regulation. This approach is useful for anxiety, stress, and trauma recovery because it builds awareness of patterns as they arise. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which offers a respectful, listening-based space where the person directs the pace and topics. That approach supports people who need time to process emotions and to feel heard without pressure. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another part of her toolbox; CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors, which can help with depression, panic, and phobias. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust the plan over time. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing sessions from more convenient locations. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking so you know how sessions will be conducted. The emphasis is on making therapy practical and manageable alongside everyday responsibilities.