Rachel Richard , LPCC

Rachel Richard is a licensed counselor with 27 years of professional experience serving clients across Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. She holds the LPCC credential - a licensed professional clinical counselor designation - and has worked extensively with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, addiction, and relationship difficulties.

Rachel focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and explored. She partners with clients to address life stressors and changes, grief, parenting and family concerns, intimacy and self-esteem issues, and a range of mood and behavioral challenges. Her approach blends empathy with practical, evidence-informed strategies to help people move toward their goals.

Drawing on clinical approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Rachel tailors interventions to each person’s needs. She recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and honors the effort it takes to reach out for support. Throughout the process, Rachel aims to offer steady guidance and clear options so clients can find workable paths forward.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Rachel Richard integrates several proven therapeutic approaches in her online work to meet a range of needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients develop psychological flexibility by learning to notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them - it can be especially useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering clear tools to address depression, anxiety, and patterns that contribute to addiction. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, allowing the client’s priorities to shape the pace and focus of sessions and supporting healing around trauma, relationship concerns, and self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rachel works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. She aims to make treatment relatable and practical.

Online therapy with Rachel can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals and therapists from home or other convenient locations while maintaining continuity of care across busy days and changing circumstances.