Rachel Garrett , LICSW

Rachel Garrett is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Alabama who brings a client-focused approach to mental health care. She earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Troy University in 2016 and has developed a breadth of experience across several clinical settings over the years.

Her work has included responding to child abuse and neglect with the Department of Human Resources (DHR), supporting youth involved in the juvenile justice system, working with incarcerated adults, and providing care on an inpatient geriatric psychiatry unit. These varied roles have informed a practical, trauma-aware perspective on treatment and support.

Rachel has worked with people experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and compassion fatigue, and she frames her practice around understanding each person’s unique strengths and challenges. She primarily uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to address stress, mood concerns, relationship challenges, and coping with life changes.

As a LICSW - a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - she emphasizes active listening, kindness, and respect in therapeutic work. Rachel collaborates with clients to navigate life stressors and build strategies for more manageable, meaningful day-to-day living.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Rachel Garrett integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her online practice to address a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the person’s own goals and experiences guide sessions - it is especially helpful for building insight, self-worth, and trust in the therapeutic relationship. CBT is a structured, skills-oriented approach that examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to develop practical coping strategies. DBT combines acceptance and change strategies and offers tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Rachel works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals and will tailor techniques from these modalities to suit the client’s unique situation. This shared decision-making helps shape a plan that feels both realistic and aligned with personal priorities.

Online therapy with Rachel can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals while fitting care into daily life.