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Rachel Felton, LICSW

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationWashington
  • Focus areasLGBT, Trauma and abuse, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Rachel

Rachel Felton is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington who draws on 12 years of clinical experience to support people navigating mood disorders, trauma, and identity-related concerns.

Background and approach

They incorporate Internal Family Systems alongside evidence-based methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-oriented work to help clients explore internal parts, build coping skills, and clarify values. Rachel works with a broad range of concerns including depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, and relationship difficulties as well as LGBT-related matters, self-esteem struggles, and complex trauma.

Additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment issues, body image, neurodiversity such as Autism and Asperger Syndrome, and a variety of personality and interpersonal challenges. Sessions are shaped to match each person’s needs, using collaborative problem-solving and skill building to support meaningful change.

Their approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassionate collaboration. Rachel adapts interventions such as client-centered exploration, ACT-informed values work, and practical CBT tools to create a tailored plan.

Prospective clients in Washington can expect a thoughtful, individualized process grounded in proven therapeutic approaches.

Bringing IFS, ACT, and Attachment Work Online

Rachel integrates Internal Family Systems with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas to support online clients. Internal Family Systems focuses on identifying and dialoguing with inner parts to heal burdens and restore internal balance, which can help with trauma responses, self-criticism, and complex emotional states. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes values clarification and committed action while teaching skills for managing difficult thoughts and emotions, useful for mood disorders, anxiety, and motivation. Attachment-based work explores relational patterns and safety in relationships to address abandonment, trust, and connection concerns.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process; Rachel will work with each person to assess which combination of IFS, ACT, or attachment-focused interventions fits their goals, needs, and preferences. Therapy is adapted over time so the plan reflects what helps the client make progress.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide scheduling flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it possible to engage in reflective work, learn skills, and maintain continuity of care from different locations while collaborating with a licensed professional in Washington.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Rachel address?
Rachel works with depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship problems, LGBT issues, self-esteem, and several related areas such as attachment, body image, and caregiver stress.
What is Rachel's therapeutic style and approach?
Their style blends Internal Family Systems with evidence-based approaches like ACT and CBT, along with client-centered and attachment-based techniques to balance inner exploration with practical skills.
How much clinical experience does this therapist have?
Rachel has 12 years of professional experience working in clinical settings, bringing a range of therapeutic methods to their practice.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
They hold the credential LICSW and practice in Washington with licence details WA LICSW LW61435128.
Are services offered in other languages or to international clients?
Rachel provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
What does therapy cost and how are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTTrauma and abuseSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issues

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English