Rachel Garrett , LICSW

Rachel Garrett is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Alabama who brings a background in social work and hands-on clinical experience to her therapeutic work. She earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Troy University in 2016 and has applied that training across a variety of settings, including work with Child Abuse and Neglect through the Department of Human Resources, juvenile justice, incarcerated adults, and inpatient geriatric psychiatric care.

Over the course of her career she has supported people managing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and compassion fatigue. Her clinical approach centers on client-centered therapy, with frequent use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients identify patterns, build coping skills, and address emotional distress.

Rachel emphasizes active listening, empathy, and respectful collaboration, inviting clients to work together to navigate life stressors and pursue meaningful change. She frames therapy as a practical partnership focused on real-world goals and thoughtful, individualized strategies. Rachel welcomes the opportunity to get to know prospective clients and to tailor support to each person’s needs and strengths.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Rachel Garrett

Rachel Garrett commonly integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy into her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental environment where clients set the pace and goals of treatment - it is helpful for exploring values, building self-understanding, and strengthening motivation for change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rachel Garrett works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations. These options make scheduling easier, support consistent care amid busy lives, and allow therapists to tailor communication styles to what works best for each client.