Rachel Garrett, LICSW

Rachel Garrett is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Alabama. She offers a calm, direct approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Rachel communicates in plain language and aims to be a steady listener for those feeling overwhelmed.

She earned a Master of Social Work from Troy University in 2016 and has three years of clinical experience. Her background includes work in child welfare with the Department of Human Resources, juvenile justice settings, correctional facilities for adults, and inpatient geriatric psychiatric care. These roles shaped her practical skills supporting people through crisis and major life changes.

In sessions she leans on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and dialectical behavior strategies. That means conversations focus on the person in front of her, while also building concrete skills to manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Rachel integrates mindfulness and short-term solution-focused ideas when they fit a client's goals.

She helps people navigate relationship concerns, parenting stress, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, and issues tied to aging and geriatric concerns. Rachel emphasizes listening first, then working together to set clear, manageable goals. Her style is respectful, empathetic, and grounded in everyday problem solving.

To begin, she asks people to share current struggles and what they hope to change. From there she and the client shape a plan that balances skill-building with emotional support. Rachel aims for progress that fits each person’s pace and life situation.

How these approaches guide online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person in the room and on building a respectful, understanding relationship. It helps people feel heard and helps guide what goals to prioritize. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday struggles. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, trains emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to manage intense feelings and improve relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to learn about needs, goals, and preferences, and then try methods that fit those priorities. That means plans can shift over time based on what helps most in day-to-day life.

The main practical benefit of online therapy is fitting sessions into a busy schedule. Online work can reduce travel time, make it easier to keep regular appointments, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Because the specific session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm available options before booking so you know what will be offered. Licensed professionals can use these approaches to help clients build skills, manage symptoms, and navigate life changes without requiring a change in daily routines.