Therapist profile
Rachael Cutts, LCPC
LCPC in Illinois - Stress and family related concerns
Continue with RachaelAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- Acceptance and commitment
About Rachael
Rachael Cutts is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 18 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, and major life changes. Rachael also addresses parenting concerns, self-esteem, motivation, and intimacy-related issues.
Rachael treats people as the experts on their own story. She focuses on practical steps clients can try between meetings. Expect straightforward conversation that looks at what is happening now and what small changes might help in daily life.
Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral methods and acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice thoughts and take value-based steps. She also uses client-centered and mindfulness elements to keep sessions focused on the person in front of her. These methods are used to address grief, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, and caregiver stress.
Rachael has worked across many clinical concerns over nearly two decades. That background includes supporting people dealing with ADHD, bipolar concerns, codependency, blended family stress, and substance use problems. She helps clients clarify goals and break larger problems into manageable tasks.
People who come for help can expect a pragmatic, conversational style. Rachael will listen to what matters most to the client and then suggest techniques and experiments to try between sessions. The aim is steady, practical progress rather than quick fixes.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Rachael draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered and mindfulness techniques. ACT focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small steps toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings remain. CBT looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and offers practical tools to change unhelpful responses and improve mood and daily functioning. Client-centered work means the therapist follows the client's concerns and priorities rather than imposing a fixed agenda.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Rachael will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what fits the client's needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process aimed at finding what helps in day-to-day life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that the structure and consistency of scheduled sessions help maintain momentum while working through stress, parenting strain, grief, or addictive behaviors.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, parenting concerns, and life transitions among other issues.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a conversational, practical style that focuses on current problems and small, doable changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional work experience providing counseling to adults.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an Illinois LCPC and practices professionally in Illinois.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
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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