Rachel May, LCSW

Rachel May is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12 years of experience helping people navigate challenges from situational depression to trauma and addiction. She draws on extensive work in psychiatric hospital settings to support clients facing a wide range of mental health concerns, using evidence-based therapies to promote steady, meaningful progress.

Her practice is informed by an eclectic approach that adapts to each person’s needs, allowing treatment plans to be tailored rather than one-size-fits-all. Rachel creates a non-judgmental space where clients can express themselves openly and work toward their goals. She offers practical guidance, thoughtful suggestions, and resources designed to help clients make sustainable changes in their lives.

Rachel’s background equips her to address stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns, and many other areas. She emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify priorities and strategies that fit their circumstances and values. Whether someone seeks short-term coping tools or longer-term change, Rachel focuses on clear, compassionate support and individualized plans that aim for real-world improvements.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Rachel May

Rachel May integrates several evidence-informed approaches to meet each client's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with their values - it is often useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape present-day patterns and helps clients build more secure connections and healthier relational responses, which can be helpful for intimacy, abandonment, and family concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical, structured techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, supporting progress in areas such as depression, anxiety, and coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rachel collaborates with each client to assess goals, preferences, and needs, adjusting methods over time to find the best fit. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy stays relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations while focusing on consistent, goal-oriented work.