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Rachael Cutts

Compassionate, experienced therapist focused on growth

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About Rachael

Rachael Cutts is an Illinois-licensed therapist (LCPC) with 18 years of professional experience helping people through a wide range of life challenges. She works with clients facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, issues with self-esteem and confidence, and the emotional fallout of major life changes.

Background and approach

Her practice also addresses intimacy and sexual concerns, grief and trauma, parenting and blended family struggles, chronic illness and caregiver stress, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and other behavioral health needs. Rachael blends evidence-based methods with a person-centered perspective that honors each individual's strengths and lived experience.

Clients can expect practical tools drawn from cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness alongside acceptance-based strategies that emphasize values and committed action. She emphasizes collaboration and respect, helping clients clarify goals and build sustainable coping skills while exploring meaning, motivation, and patterns that influence daily life.

Committed to approachable, compassionate care, she supports people as they work toward greater balance, clearer communication, and renewed direction. Her background and breadth of focus allow her to tailor interventions to the concerns people bring while encouraging their own expertise in their lives.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise; it is useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering concrete skills for managing mood, anxiety, and addictive behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for the client's perspective, creating a supportive space for exploration and growth.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which combination of methods best fits their goals, preferences, and circumstances. That collaboration includes checking in about what feels most helpful and adjusting techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to maintain continuity during life changes. These formats let licensed professionals provide consistent care and teach skills that clients can practice between sessions while accommodating personal needs and rhythms.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Rachael commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy challenges, self-esteem concerns, coping with life changes, trauma and grief, and a broad set of related issues such as ADHD and bipolar disorder.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and respectful, centering the client's expertise about their life while combining practical coping skills and reflective work to foster meaningful change.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings 18 years of professional experience to her clinical work and has worked with a wide variety of behavioral health concerns over that time.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an Illinois LCPC credential with licence number IL LCPC 180011461 and practices in Illinois.
Does she offer services in other languages or to clients abroad?
Her practice is conducted in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the client's needs and her availability.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with the client’s location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
18 years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English