Rachael Finstuen is a licensed counselor in Minnesota with seven years of clinical experience.
01About Rachael
Rachael Finstuen is a licensed counselor in Minnesota with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Rachael aims to meet people where they are and make the first steps feel manageable.
She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Conversations are shaped to reflect what matters most to the individual. Rachael adapts the pace and focus based on needs and what a person hopes to accomplish.
Background and approach
In sessions she listens for patterns that create pain or get in the way of daily life. Then she helps identify small, practical steps to try between meetings. The goal is clearer thinking, steadier moods, and more effective ways to cope with hard moments.
Rachael also pays attention to background issues that influence how people relate to themselves and others. Topics she has supported include attachment concerns, family of origin struggles, adoption and foster care themes, and feelings of isolation or shame. She has worked with first responders and with people processing impulsivity or control issues.
Therapy with Rachael is collaborative. She and the client set priorities together and adjust plans as progress is made. For many people, having a steady, thoughtful ally makes it easier to try new ways of handling stress and change.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Minnesota)
- License 2749 · expires January 2027
- NPI
- 1508445065 · 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
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04Online support
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Rachael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional safety. One common approach helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by testing new ways of thinking and trying small behavioral changes. This method is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.Another approach centers on processing difficult events and their effects on daily life. It guides people to name painful memories, understand how those memories affect current reactions, and practice coping strategies to reduce distress. This work often helps with trauma, shame, and relationship stress.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Rachael will work with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and what feels comfortable. She adjusts plans as clients learn what works best for them.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging support shorter updates or ongoing contact between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family life while keeping a steady therapeutic relationship.
05Questions people ask
What concerns can this therapist help with?
Rachael helps people who struggle with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related issues such as attachment, body image, isolation, and family of origin problems.
What is the therapist's style in sessions?
Sessions focus on respectful, sensitive, and compassionate conversation. She listens for patterns and works with clients to try practical steps between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of concerns related to mood, trauma, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She is listed as LPCC in Minnesota. Her practice is based in Minnesota.
Are sessions offered in any languages besides English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
This therapist provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
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, click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments based on the therapist's availability.
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