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- Trauma work
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- EMDR and TF-CBT
About Rachel
LCSW in Illinois with nine years of clinical practice, Dr. Rachel Dawkins focuses on trauma, family and relationship concerns using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She helps people who are coping with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress symptoms, dissociative experiences, and attachment difficulties.
Dr. Rachel Dawkins holds a doctorate in social work. She offers individual counseling and sessions that address relationship and family-related stress. Her practice includes approaches intended to reduce distress and improve daily functioning for people affected by past or ongoing trauma.
In sessions she uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to change them. She also offers eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, a method used to work directly with traumatic memories. Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy is part of her toolkit for addressing trauma-related symptoms.
Her clinical work draws on structured techniques and practical exercises. She incorporates skills-building and focused memory work when it fits a person's goals. Conversations tend to be task-oriented with clear steps for addressing symptoms and relationship patterns.
People who contact her will complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session. Sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary by location. Sessions are conducted in English and are provided from Illinois.
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How her therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Dr. Dawkins uses cognitive behavioral techniques that focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with behavioral experiments. This approach teaches clear skills for managing anxiety, low mood, and daily stressors. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is used for processing distressing memories; sessions include guided memory work and bilateral stimulation to reduce the intensity of traumatic recollections. Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) combines cognitive restructuring with gradual exposure and coping skills to address trauma-related symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That plan can be adjusted over time based on how someone responds to the work.
The practical benefits of receiving therapy remotely include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Please confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as current session options are listed during the matching and scheduling steps. Online sessions can make regular check-ins, skills practice, and focused therapeutic work more convenient to maintain alongside everyday responsibilities.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and depression.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral methods and trauma-focused interventions to address symptoms and teach practical skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working as a clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Illinois and holds a doctorate in social work.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.