Rachel Felton, LICSW

Washington · 12 years in practice

Rachel Felton is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) in Washington with 12 years of experience.

License and registration

LICSW, Washington: LW61435128 · expires January 2027
NPI: 1275941551 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 12
Languages: English

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About Rachel

Rachel Felton is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) in Washington with 12 years of experience. Rachel approaches therapy with respect and sensitivity and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Rachel uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside other approaches to help people name and work with emotions that get in the way.

Sessions aim to make feelings easier to understand and respond to, not harder to carry. She supports people dealing with depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, and self-esteem struggles.

Background and approach

Rachel also helps people facing trauma and abuse, communication or commitment issues, and relationship challenges. She works with a wide range of related issues such as attachment concerns, body image, and caregiver stress. Her methods include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered techniques to help people set goals and practice new ways of coping.

Rachel focuses on what a person wants to change and builds small steps toward that goal. Sessions are offered in English and are available through video, phone, live chat, and text messaging. People who want to begin can use the site’s matching process to connect and schedule a first appointment based on therapist availability.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Rachel lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Rachel names

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Online support

Emotion and skill work through online sessions

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and sit with the emotions that shape relationships and choices, making it clearer what needs to change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and actions, helping people accept difficult thoughts while building a life aligned with what matters to them. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection patterns affect current relationships and helps people try new ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, history, and preferences and then choose or combine approaches that fit. That collaboration helps shape a practical plan with steps that can be tried between sessions.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can support short check-ins or ongoing reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between appointments.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Rachel helps with depression, bipolar issues, addictions, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and relationship-related concerns. Additional areas include attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and communication problems.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

Sessions center on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help identify and work with strong emotions. Other approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy are used to build practical skills and coping strategies.

How much professional experience does the therapist have?

The clinician has 12 years of professional experience working with a variety of mental health and relational concerns.

Where is the therapist licensed and practicing?

Rachel holds a Washington LICSW and practices in Washington state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How does the cost and getting started process work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

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