Profile / United States
Rachel Dowell, LCSW
Missouri
LCSW - Anxiety and Relationship Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Trauma tools
- Gottman-informed work
About Rachel
Rachel Dowell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with five years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns. Rachel works with people who are dealing with substance use and co-occurring conditions as well as those facing loss, post-traumatic stress, and relationship conflict.
She approaches therapy from a person-centered stance and treats clients as the experts on their own lives. Sessions involve straightforward listening, honest feedback, and collaborative planning. Rachel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to map unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors.
EMDR is part of her toolkit for trauma-focused work, and Gottman-informed methods are used when relationship patterns and communication are a concern. For people facing substance use and co-occurring issues, she includes harm-reduction ideas and practical steps toward safer choices. The emphasis is on simple, actionable strategies rather than abstract theory.
Clients can expect concrete skill-building in areas like emotion regulation, communication, and problem solving. Rachel also addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, control issues, guilt and shame, and isolation. Sessions are aimed at breaking cycles and creating clearer ways to cope day to day.
She practices in Missouri and conducts work in English. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and formats to make sure they meet practical needs.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Rachel blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and EMDR into practical online work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors through short exercises and homework. ACT helps people notice what matters and take small steps toward those values while accepting difficult emotions. EMDR is offered as a trauma-focused option that uses structured processing to reduce the impact of disturbing memories.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and comfort. That may mean starting with CBT skills, adding ACT strategies, or using EMDR for specific traumatic memories as agreed together.
Confirm session formats before booking since this profile does not list them. Online work can make appointments easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or remove the need to travel to an office. Practical benefits include scheduling flexibility, the ability to use written worksheets between sessions, and keeping momentum with regular appointments. The therapist will discuss which online options best match the client’s goals and daily routine before the first session.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem, plus related concerns such as substance use and post-traumatic stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors with concrete exercises and skill practice between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of clinical experience working with trauma, substance use, relationship conflict, depression, anxiety, and grief.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Missouri and provides services based in that state.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not state specific formats.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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