Rachael Cutts, LCPC

Rachael Cutts is a licensed clinician who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship worries, addictions, low self-esteem, and depression. She supports those coping with life changes and those wanting more confidence or motivation. She works from a collaborative stance and respects each person's experience.

Rachael has 18 years of professional experience and holds an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential, LCPC. She focuses on helping people notice personal strengths and use them to meet daily challenges. Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical so progress feels real and usable.

Her approach centers on listening first and tailoring tools to each person's goals. Rachael views clients as the experts on their own stories, and she helps people try new actions that match their values. She uses structured techniques when helpful and quieter, reflective work when that fits better.

Common themes she addresses include grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, career doubts, intimacy and commitment questions, and burnout or compassion fatigue. She also offers support for body image concerns, addiction recovery, chronic illness, and ADHD-related struggles.

Rachael aims to make the therapy process clear. She helps people set small, practical steps and tracks progress together. Those who want a calm, direct, and values-focused approach will find her style grounded and steady.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values even when emotions are hard. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches clear skills to change unhelpful patterns. It suits worry, depression, and many everyday setbacks. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes being heard and understood; the therapist follows the client's pace and helps people identify their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rachael collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She may combine listening, skill practice, and values-based actions to create a tailored plan together.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and letting people join from a quieter spot, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. Many clients find that using structured skill sessions or values-focused conversations online helps them apply what they learn between meetings and keeps momentum going.