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Rachael Lustfeldt, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
LCSW in Georgia - Stress and grief care
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Practical skill building
- Support for caregivers
About Rachael
Rachael Lustfeldt is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia with 11 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life transitions. She also supports work around relationship strain, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
She uses practical, goal-focused conversations to identify what is most urgent. Sessions look at thoughts, habits, and small behavior changes that can reduce distress. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with acceptance-based and narrative methods to create clear, doable steps.
Rachael treats concerns linked to chronic illness, caregiving, cancer, aging, and hospice and end-of-life situations. She also works with issues such as chronic pain, isolation, communication problems, control struggles, and effects of disaster or domestic violence. Her approach addresses both symptoms and everyday routines that affect coping.
In session she asks questions to map what is happening now and what a workable next step might be. She uses short exercises and focused reflection rather than open-ended exploration. Progress is measured by concrete changes clients notice in daily life.
Clients are invited to set clear goals and try specific techniques between sessions. She explains options like acceptance and commitment strategies, narrative exercises to reframe difficult stories, and solution-focused steps to test what works. The emphasis is on practical changes that fit into busy lives.
How Rachael uses structured approaches in online sessions
Rachael uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT focuses on practical exercises and short experiments that can reduce anxiety, depression, and stress-related habits.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and accept difficult feelings while taking value-driven action. Narrative Therapy is used to examine personal stories and identify alternative, less limiting perspectives. These approaches are chosen to match the issue at hand and the client's preferred way of working.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust strategies based on what is helpful. Clients and therapist decide together which techniques to keep or change during follow-up sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins or skill practice between appointments. Practical benefits include shorter commutes, more flexible scheduling, and the ability to apply techniques directly to everyday routines.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Relationship strain, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue are also areas she addresses.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test different responses. The work focuses on small behavior changes and practical exercises to reduce distress.
What is her professional background?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. Her work includes supporting people through medical, caregiving, and end-of-life challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Georgia. Sessions are offered from that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription level.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and planning process.
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