- Person-centered approach
- CBT and mindfulness
- Goal focused work
About Rachel
Rachel Lackovic is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Pennsylvania with 16 years of experience in social work. She offers straightforward, person-centered care and aims to help people move from feeling stuck to making steady progress. Rachel emphasizes practical steps and clear goals so clients know what to try between sessions.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. She also draws on client-centered methods that put the person's priorities first and motivational techniques that help people tap into their own reasons for change. Rachel blends these approaches to help people solve current problems and build daily routines that feel manageable.
Her background includes work with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and relationship challenges, along with concerns such as hoarding, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiving strain, fertility and cancer-related stress, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. Her experience includes individual, family, couples, and group therapy settings.
Rachel favors a collaborative pace where the client directs goals and she offers tools, feedback, and structure. She encourages practical actions like small behavior changes, clearer communication, and simple coping plans. Her style is steady, direct when needed, and focused on helping people meet the day-to-day demands of life.
To begin, she asks clients to identify a clear goal and then works with them to build steps toward it. Rachel values shared responsibility in therapy and supports people through setbacks while keeping attention on what matters most to the individual.
How Rachel’s Approaches Work Online
Client-centered work means the person sets the agenda and the therapist follows. Online sessions using this approach focus on listening, helping the client name priorities, and shaping goals that feel right for their life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In virtual sessions this can mean spotting unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing small behavior changes, and coaching ways to test new habits between meetings. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Mindfulness approaches teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness. These techniques can be practiced during sessions and then tried at home to build steadier responses to strong emotions.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Rachel will work with each person to choose which methods to try first, based on their goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. Plans are adjusted as progress is made and setbacks happen, keeping the client in charge of decisions.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions save travel time, fit better around work or caregiving, and let them schedule shorter check-ins when life is busy. Rachel’s focus is on practical steps that fit into everyday routines, whether meetings are remote or in another agreed-upon format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Rachel works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, self-esteem, eating concerns, anger, and career matters, among other topics listed in her specialties.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is person-centered and practical, focusing on clear goals and small steps. She balances gentle support with direct guidance when needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience in the social work field and has provided individual, family, couples, and group therapy during her career.
What credential and region should I know about?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.