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- CBT methods
- EMDR interventions
- Gottman-informed work
About Rachel
LCSW Rachel Dowell has five years of clinical experience in Missouri. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem. She works in English. Clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
Rachel describes a person-centered stance and uses several practical therapies. She leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ideas and motivational interviewing to clarify values and support small steps toward change.
She offers EMDR interventions for people with distress from past events and uses Gottman-informed methods for relationship work. Sessions include listening, reflective feedback, and practical skills rather than abstract theory. She aims to help people manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
Her background includes work with substance use and co-occurring conditions, suicide prevention and post-vention, intimate partner violence, depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief and loss, and post-traumatic stress. She also addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, communication problems, and control issues.
Rachel describes her role as walking alongside clients while offering direct feedback and collaborative planning. The first session typically focuses on immediate concerns and setting goals. Practical follow-up work and skill practice are woven into later sessions.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and committing to actions that move a person toward those values. In practice this looks like short exercises and goal-setting to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and test unhelpful thoughts and routines, using simple at-home exercises and behavior experiments between sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an intervention for people with distress tied to past events; it uses structured processing to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and often includes guided attention techniques. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rachel will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. The plan is collaborative and can change as progress is tracked. Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce commute time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. Different methods support different pacing - for example CBT exercises can include short between-session tasks, and EMDR sessions often follow a clear structure that the therapist will outline ahead of time.Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she treat?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns. Additional focuses include substance use, post-traumatic stress, and communication problems.
Which therapeutic methods does she use?
Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Gottman-informed methods. Sessions often combine listening, feedback, and practical skill-building.
How long has she been practicing?
She has five years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Missouri.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. The site’s booking flow will show the available formats.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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