- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Mississippi
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Grief
About Rachel
Rachel Stuart is a licensed professional counselor in Mississippi with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical steps people can take now to reduce stress and manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, grief, and eating concerns. Rachel also supports people facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem struggles, career questions, and mood concerns such as bipolar disorder.
She trained at Mississippi College, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling.
Background and approach
Her early work included individual and group therapy in a community mental health setting and coordinating a psychosocial rehabilitation program for nursing facility residents. Since 2017 she has provided individual therapy through online practice. Rachel takes an action-oriented, humanistic approach.
Sessions focus on what is happening now, what matters to the person, and the steps they want to take next. She blends methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused work to match each person’s goals. In therapy she listens for strengths, exceptions, and small shifts that can change stuck patterns.
Conversations usually look at thoughts, emotions, and behaviors together so clients can try new actions between sessions. Rachel aims to help people find meaning, regain momentum, and reduce the sense of helplessness that often comes with difficult life events. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth.
People who prefer clear goals and practical strategies often find this approach helpful when addressing parenting stress, grief, trauma, or persistent anxiety.
What Rachel works with
Everything Rachel lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Rachel helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
Approaches Rachel lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online support
Rachel often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward what matters. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and situations tied to meaning and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and many practical problems.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their goals, concerns, and preferences. Over early sessions they will try techniques and adjust the plan so it fits the person’s life and pace.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video lets people use visual cues during a full session. Phone work can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief updates, skill practice, or when written reflection helps. These options make it easier to balance therapy with work, childcare, and other daily demands while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.
Questions people ask about Rachel
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, and parenting challenges.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is action-oriented and humanistic, emphasizing present goals and meaningful change. She combines several practical methods to match the person’s needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience, including work in community mental health and coordinating a psychosocial rehabilitation program, plus several years in online individual therapy.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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