Rachel Kilgore , LCMHC

Rachel Kilgore is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist with ten years of clinical experience. She centers her work on counseling as a calling, meeting clients where they are and helping them build practical, lifelong skills to support recovery and day-to-day living. Rachel has practiced in a variety of settings, including jails, inpatient detox programs, and outpatient clinics, which gives her a broad perspective on addiction, trauma, and family dynamics.

Her therapeutic style is person-centered, which emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration, and she frequently integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, using structured strategies to address thoughts, behaviors, and emotions that contribute to problems such as anxiety, depression, and substance use. Rachel works with individuals facing addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, mood disorders including bipolar and depression, eating and body image issues, grief, anger, and a range of life transitions and stressors.

Outside of her clinical work, Rachel enjoys working out, spending time outdoors, and being with family. She recognizes that seeking therapy is a courageous first step and appreciates those who take the time to consider her as a therapist.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Counseling

Rachel Kilgore commonly uses person-centered therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Person-centered therapy focuses on empathy, acceptance, and building a collaborative relationship so clients feel heard and respected while exploring goals and personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers structured tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that maintain addiction or relationship difficulties.

She also brings addiction-focused experience to online sessions, applying techniques that address triggers, coping skills, and relapse prevention in a practical way. Determining the best approach is a collaborative process - Rachel works with each person to tailor techniques to their needs, goals, and preferences so therapy evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy with Rachel is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or while managing work and family responsibilities, helping clients access consistent support and practical strategies that fit their lives.