Profile / United States
Rachel Horn, LCSW
California
LCSW - Anxiety and Relationship concerns
See online therapy options- CBT informed
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Motivational interviewing
About Rachel
Rachel Horn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with four years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, and life transitions. Rachel also helps with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strains, depression, and substance-related concerns.
She uses clear, structured methods in sessions. Rachel draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) alongside client-centered and solution-focused techniques. Sessions typically involve noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behavior patterns over time.
Rachel focuses on practical steps clients can try between meetings. That might include short behavioral experiments, skill-building for communication, or setting small goals to reduce avoidance. She also uses motivational interviewing methods to help people clarify what matters and find personal reasons to change.
Her approach is conversational and goal-oriented. She talks through problems, breaks them into manageable parts, and tracks progress. Rachel pays attention to histories such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment challenges, and issues linked to aging or caregiving.
Clients who want concrete strategies for stress, self-esteem, and coping with changes often find this approach useful. Rachel also works with concerns around body image, codependency, BDSM and kink culture, and trauma-related issues. She aims to help people develop reliable responses to familiar triggers and to build practical skills for everyday life.
How Rachel’s approaches translate to online sessions
Rachel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. CBT focuses on changing patterns of thinking and behavior to reduce anxiety, low mood, and avoidance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify personal values and teach skills for accepting difficult feelings while still taking meaningful action.These methods are applied collaboratively. Rachel will work with each person to decide which approach or mix of approaches fits their goals and preferences. That may mean starting with problem-focused CBT exercises or shifting toward ACT techniques when values and acceptance become central concerns.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the profile does not list formats explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by reducing travel and allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also allow for sessions where video is optional, or where focus is on worksheets and behavioral tasks done between meetings. Rachel will discuss how to structure sessions so they fit routines and the pace of progress you want.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Texas, California, Massachusetts, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, LGBT-related issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting, depression, addictions, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured, emphasizing clear steps, behavioral experiments, and talk that breaks problems into small parts.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She holds an LCSW credential and has four years of professional experience in clinical settings.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is based in California and holds LCSW licensure noted as credentials in her profile.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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