Rachel Kilgore , LCMHC

Rachel Kilgore is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist who has spent a decade helping people navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges. She brings 10 years of clinical experience to her practice, combining a person-centered approach with evidence-based techniques to help clients build practical skills for recovery and everyday life.

Rachel believes in meeting people where they are and tailoring interventions to the goals each person brings. She frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a practical approach that helps clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - alongside other targeted strategies to address issues such as addiction, trauma, relationship difficulties, mood disorders, anxiety, and grief. Her background includes work in a range of treatment settings, from jails to inpatient detox units and outpatient clinics, giving her a broad perspective on care across levels of need.

Outside of clinical work, Rachel enjoys working out, spending time outdoors, and being with family. She values the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to provide steady, skill-focused support that empowers people to meet their goals and cope more effectively with life’s challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Rachel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and reframe unhelpful thoughts and habits; this approach is often effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and many daily coping challenges. She also practices a person-centered style that prioritizes the client’s perspective and strengths, creating a supportive space for growth and decision making. Given her specialization in addiction work, Rachel integrates addiction-focused interventions that target substance-related behaviors and support recovery planning and relapse prevention.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rachel collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She works alongside clients and licensed professionals to adjust techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from therapists without traveling, support continuity during life transitions, and allow people to choose the mode of communication that best supports their progress.