Rachael Cutts , LCPC

Rachael Cutts is an Illinois-licensed counselor with 18 years of professional experience who focuses on helping people navigate addictions, stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, motivation and confidence concerns, self-esteem issues, and depression. As an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - she brings seasoned clinical perspective while centering each person's own knowledge of their life. Rachael works collaboratively with clients who are coping with life changes, supporting them to identify strengths and build practical strategies that fit their goals and circumstances.

She approaches therapy with the belief that clients are the experts on their own stories and that many personal strengths can be mobilized to overcome obstacles. Beginning therapy can feel like a courageous step, and Rachael frames her role as a supportive partner in that process, offering guidance, validation, and tools to promote meaningful progress. Her practice emphasizes respect for individual experience and steady support as clients pursue a more fulfilling, balanced life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Rachael integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her work in ways that suit each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts or feelings - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and active listening so clients feel heard and supported as they explore personal goals and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it practical for depression, anxiety, and coping skills development.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rachael works collaboratively with clients to determine what methods best align with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She tailors interventions and pacing so therapy fits each person's needs rather than expecting a single approach to work for everyone.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or manage care from different locations. These formats support ongoing work between sessions and increase accessibility for people juggling work, family, or health demands, while allowing licensed professionals to provide consistent, focused therapeutic support.