Rachel Fan, LCSW

Rachel Fan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California who brings four years of clinical therapeutic experience and almost ten years of broader professional exposure to diverse people and needs. Her work marries professional training with a biblical Christian worldview, viewing psychology as a tool to validate the human experience while relying on Scripture and faith in Jesus Christ to guide deeper meaning and healing.

Sessions with Rachel center on thoughtful questions, prayer, and engagement with the Bible alongside clinical observation to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. She aims to help clients uncover root causes of symptoms and to support lasting change through a blend of spiritual reflection and practical therapeutic work. Rachel’s areas of focus include stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and exploring life purpose.

She welcomes individuals seeking a faith-informed approach to therapy and invites prospective clients to reach out to schedule a session.

Faith-Informed and Evidence-Based Care Online

Rachel Fan blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a biblical Christian perspective to address stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Evidence-based techniques focus on practical skills and strategies that help clients identify unhelpful patterns, regulate emotions, and build coping tools for day-to-day challenges. Faith-informed counseling brings Scripture, prayer, and spiritual reflection into the therapeutic conversation for clients who want their faith actively included as they explore meaning and life purpose. She also incorporates exploratory work aimed at identifying root causes of presenting concerns and translating insight into actionable coping strategies.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Rachel will work alongside each client to determine which combination of techniques and faith-based practices best fits their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling and continuity of care during busy or transitional periods. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent therapeutic support, skill-building, and reflective conversation without requiring in-person visits.