- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Values-based goals
About Rachael
Rachael Lustfeldt is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and depression. She also supports those coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, relationship and family concerns, and self-esteem struggles. Rachael frames the first step of seeking help as an act of courage and offers steady, practical support as people begin that work.
Rachael draws on eleven years of experience in social work practice. She sees each person as the expert on their life and uses that perspective to guide conversations. Sessions focus on identifying strengths, developing small practical steps, and naming goals that feel useful and realistic.
Her approach blends short-term, action-oriented work with chances to tell and reframe difficult stories. Techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy help change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports learning which values matter and making choices that align with them.
She also uses elements of Narrative Therapy to rethink personal stories, and Solution-Focused Therapy to build clear, achievable plans. These methods are used together to meet whatever a person brings in the moment. Rachael’s style is warm, straightforward, and grounded in everyday language.
Rachael’s background includes work with people facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, aging concerns, and the aftermath of trauma and loss. She aims to make each session practical, respectful, and focused on the next workable step.
How approaches like ACT and CBT work online
Rachael uses approaches that adapt well to remote conversations. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors through small experiments and skill practice. It can help with anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into manageable parts.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, called ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed actions toward those values. It often involves mindfulness exercises and practical choices for handling painful feelings while moving toward meaningful goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Clients and therapist check in and adjust the plan as progress and priorities become clearer.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online work helpful for fitting sessions into busy schedules, reducing travel time, and keeping consistent momentum between appointments. Online sessions can also make it easier to use worksheets, practice skills in real time, and follow up between meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Rachael commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. Additional focuses listed include caregiver stress, chronic illness, aging concerns, and coping after disasters.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm and straightforward with plain language. Sessions emphasize strengths, practical steps, and clear goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Rachael has eleven years of professional experience in social work practice. That experience includes helping people through loss, chronic health challenges, and caregiving stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia. Those are the credentials provided in her profile.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats does she provide?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options with the matching process before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.