Rachael Sholar, LCSW

Rachael Sholar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Kentucky who supports people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. She approaches therapy with a clear focus on the individual rather than a diagnosis, recognizing the courage it takes to begin this work and treating that decision with respect. Rachael brings an authentic, human presence to sessions - she may smile or laugh when it feels right and will also sit with clients through difficult moments to create room for growth.

Her style is compassionate and evidence based, and she frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to explore how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact. In collaboration with clients she identifies unhelpful patterns and builds practical, realistic tools that can be used in everyday life. As a Christian, she is willing to incorporate faith-based perspectives when that aligns with a client’s goals and values.

Clients do not need to arrive with perfect words or a detailed plan; Rachael works step by step at a pace that feels manageable. She aims to create a comfortable, supportive environment and looks forward to getting to know each person she works with.

CBT and Motivational Interviewing Delivered Online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people understand the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers practical strategies to challenge unhelpful thinking and develop coping skills that can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that helps people find their own reasons for change and build commitment, which can be especially useful for issues related to addiction and readiness for behavioral shifts.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Rachael Sholar works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to support progress. This shared decision making helps ensure that therapy fits the person, not the other way around.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into busy lives. These formats increase flexibility around scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow people to connect with licensed professionals and therapists from different locations, making consistent support more accessible.