Rachael Lustfeldt , LCSW, CSW

Rachael Lustfeldt, LCSW, CSW, is a Georgia-licensed therapist with 11 years of clinical experience. The LCSW credential indicates she is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the CSW denotes a social work credential, reflecting formal training in both social work and clinical practice. Rachael focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, process grief and loss, work through depression, and adapt to significant life changes.

Rachael views each person as the expert of their own story and seeks to identify and build on existing strengths to address current challenges. She recognizes that reaching out for support takes courage and offers steady, compassionate guidance to help clients move toward greater balance and well-being. Her work centers on collaboration, practical coping strategies, and helping clients pursue more fulfilling, resilient ways of living.

Therapeutic approaches for online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take steps toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and emotions. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life transitions by shifting focus from avoidance to meaningful action.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It offers practical tools for managing symptoms of anxiety and depression and for building coping strategies to handle day-to-day challenges.

Narrative Therapy explores the stories people tell about their lives and looks for alternative, more empowering narratives. This approach can help those coping with grief, loss, and changes in identity by separating problems from the person and highlighting strengths.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rachael works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress is made.

Online therapy with Rachael can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and different communication preferences. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support from home or work when attending in-person sessions is difficult.