Rachael Cutts helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, addictions, and major life changes.
01About Rachael
Rachael Cutts helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, addictions, and major life changes. She also supports those facing grief, intimacy or sexual concerns, parenting strain, and work or career stress. Rachael identifies strengths in each person and encourages small steps toward clearer goals.
Rachael practices with a straightforward, respectful style. She listens first and asks practical questions to understand what is causing distress. Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings and on noticing what matters most to you.
Background and approach
She aims to make therapy feel like a collaborative process rather than a lecture. Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts, feelings, and actions. She also uses client-centered and mindfulness approaches to help people stay present and connected to their values.
These methods are used to tailor a plan that matches each person’s needs. Rachael has 18 years of experience in behavioral health and holds an IL LCPC. That background informs an approach that balances practical tools with attention to values and meaning.
She supports people through transitions, addiction recovery, and ongoing mood or anxiety challenges. People meet with her for short-term goal work or longer-term exploration. Appointments include talking through problems, practicing new skills, and checking progress.
The focus is on what helps someone function better day to day and move toward a life that feels more manageable.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180011461 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1508352584 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Rachael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Rachael names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
These are the methods Rachael names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. It focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it can help with mood, anxiety, and addictive behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an accepting, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports personal insight and growth.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rachael will talk with the client about their goals and preferences, then try strategies that fit those needs. She treats therapy as a joint process and adjusts methods based on what is helpful over time.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for richer conversation and visual cues, phone can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can work for shorter check-ins or ongoing support between calls. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity during life changes.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship problems, grief, parenting strain, and many life changes listed in her specialties.
What is her therapy style like?
She takes a respectful, down-to-earth approach that focuses on listening, practical skills, and collaboration toward clear goals.
How much experience does she have?
Rachael brings 18 years of professional experience in behavioral health to her practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an IL LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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