Rachel Garrett, LICSW

Rachel Garrett is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Alabama. She earned her Master of Social Work from Troy University in 2016 and has experience in child welfare, juvenile services, correctional settings, and inpatient geriatric psychiatric care.

Her clinical work has included supporting people with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses concerns such as stress, ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life transitions. Additional focus areas have included issues related to aging and geriatric care, blended families, body image, postpartum concerns, and young adult adjustment.

Rachel primarily draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), adapting techniques to each person’s situation. She emphasizes active listening, respectful and empathetic care, and collaborative problem solving to help clients navigate stressors and work toward meaningful change. Prospective clients can expect a professional, compassionate approach aimed at identifying practical strategies and supports that fit their goals.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Practical Support

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and values, offering a supportive space where the therapist listens carefully and helps clients explore solutions that feel authentic. It is often helpful for relationship concerns, life transitions, and emotional processing.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management and includes concrete skills for coping and problem solving.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies with practical skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for intense emotions, relational difficulties, and self-management.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Rachel collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress develops.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for the individual.