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Rachel Garrett, LICSW
Alabama
LICSW - Stress and Mood Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and DBT skills
- Client-centered care
- Practical coping tools
About Rachel
Rachel Garrett is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - Alabama (LICSW) with three years of practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, and grief among other issues. Rachel also supports clients dealing with intimacy-related problems, parenting struggles, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
She trained at Troy University where she completed a Master of Social Work. Her early work included child abuse and neglect cases with the Department of Human Resources, juvenile delinquency, care for incarcerated adults, and inpatient geriatric psychiatry. That background shaped how she approaches both crisis and longer-term concerns.
Rachel uses client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person's priorities. She commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness strategies when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
Sessions are conversational and practical. Rachel listens, reflects what she hears, and helps people set small, achievable goals. She reviews what worked between sessions and adjusts plans if needed.
People who prefer structured tools and clear steps to manage symptoms may find this approach useful. Rachel offers support for a broad range of life events, including postpartum challenges, grief, relationship strain, and changes that come with aging or blended family situations. She conducts work in English and practices in Alabama.
How Rachel uses CBT, DBT, and Client-Centered Work online
Rachel commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. CBT sessions focus on clear problems, practical exercises, and homework that tracks what changes between meetings. Client-Centered Therapy provides a conversational frame where the person sets priorities and the therapist reflects those concerns back to clarify goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy supplies concrete skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through your goals and preferences, try specific techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That means sessions can shift toward skills work, brief problem-solving, or more open discussion depending on progress and needs.
The site materials indicate a subscription-based scheduling and cost model but do not list specific online session formats here. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or another format is offered. Online work can make appointments easier to fit into a day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time, which helps people keep consistent progress without changing their daily routine.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, and related issues such as parenting strain and compassion fatigue.
How does she structure therapy sessions?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused. Rachel listens, helps identify small steps, and reviews those steps in later meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She holds a Master of Social Work from Troy University and has worked in child welfare, juvenile services, incarcerated adult care, and inpatient geriatric psychiatry before her current practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - Alabama (LICSW) and practices in Alabama.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what is the cost model?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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