Dr. Rachel Kinison, LCPC, LMHC
Practical, steady guidance for stress and trauma
Details
| Name | Dr. Rachel Kinison |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCPC, LMHC |
| Based in | Illinois |
| Licensed in | Illinois, Florida |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 20 |
About Rachel
Dr. Rachel Kinison greets people with a direct, down-to-earth style. She emphasizes practical steps that parents and individuals can use right away.
Rachel uses clear language and steady guidance to help with stress, anxiety, grief, mood problems, and relationship or parenting strains. Rachel holds a doctorate degree in Pastoral Community Counseling and a masters degree in Counseling. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, in Illinois and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, in Florida.
Background and approach
She brings nearly 20 years of counseling experience across community agencies, hospital behavioral health, and adult probation settings. Her work often includes trauma-focused methods together with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative approaches. She says not everyone fits a single method, so she adapts techniques to the person in front of her.
Rachel also uses relaxation tools she enjoys teaching to help lower tension and manage symptoms between sessions. Rachel is open about living with mild cerebral palsy, dystonia, and migraine disorder, and she shares that these conditions shape her practical outlook. She enjoys cooking, travel, quiet evenings with her basset hound and beagle, and brings that same groundedness to sessions.
People who choose Rachel can expect a collaborative tone. She describes clients as the problem solvers and herself as a compass to help guide decisions, find small shifts, and build steady progress over time.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Rachel works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Rachel among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Rachel among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Rachel among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Rachel directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Rachel directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and CBT translate to online care
Dr. Kinison uses Narrative Therapy to help people tell and reframe the stories they carry. That approach can make sense when someone wants to understand patterns in relationships, parenting, or life choices and try new ways of seeing events. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete skills.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as work progresses. Clients decide what feels useful and Rachel offers options rather than insisting on a single path.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can fit therapy into busy lives. Video works well for longer work sessions and visual connection. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep appointments across schedules, locations, and changing routines, while still focusing on the therapeutic work.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Rachel often help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. She also helps with relationship and parenting strains, anger, addiction concerns, and other mood or life-change issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She blends Narrative approaches with Cognitive Behavioral and trauma-focused techniques, and adapts methods to each person.
What background does she bring to sessions?
Rachel has nearly 20 years of clinical experience in community counseling, hospital behavioral health, and adult probation programs. She also teaches relaxation strategies she often uses in sessions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a doctorate in Pastoral Community Counseling and a masters in Counseling. She is an IL Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a FL Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and she is based in Illinois.
Can Rachel work with people who live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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