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Dr. Rachel Kinison

Dr. Rachel Kinison, LCPC, LMHC

Therapist · Illinois · 20+ years of experience

Practical guidance for life changes and aging concerns

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At a glance

Listed location
Illinois
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
LCPC, LMHC
Languages
English
License (Illinois)
LCPC · No. 180.007037
License (Florida)
LMHC · No. MH16436
NPI
1992946354

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  • Experienced counselor
  • Practical skills
  • Collaborative approach

About Rachel

Dr. Rachel Kinison welcomes people who are facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, addiction concerns, or life changes. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida. Rachel brings nearly 20 years of counseling experience and a down-to-earth style to sessions.

She holds a doctorate in Pastoral Community Counseling and a master's degree in Counseling. Her background includes work in community agencies, a hospital behavioral health unit, and adult probation programs. She has led individual and group therapy and has experience addressing post-traumatic stress concerns.

Rachel commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also blends techniques from other approaches to match each person’s needs. She teaches relaxation skills and practical tools that people can use between sessions.

She understands chronic health challenges personally and manages conditions including mild cerebral palsy, dystonia, and migraines. That lived experience shapes her empathy for people coping with long-term illness or changing abilities and informs how she talks about everyday challenges.

People who choose Rachel can expect a collaborative approach. She frames clients as problem solvers and aims to guide decisions rather than dictate them. To start, she asks about present concerns and goals, then works together to find straightforward, usable steps forward.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Narrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Illinois, Florida

Languages

English

How Rachel Uses Therapy Approaches Online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes to test new outcomes. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on emotions and patterns in close relationships, helping people name feelings and shift negative cycles. Narrative Therapy invites people to tell their story and look for alternate meanings and strengths that change how problems are experienced.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Rachel will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then recommend ways of working that match their needs. She adapts methods rather than using a single technique, and she checks in to see what is or isn't helping as therapy continues.

Confirm the current online session options before booking, as this profile does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people maintain continuity of care when life or health issues make in-person visits harder. Rachel will discuss practical scheduling and format choices when arranging the first appointment.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and family matters, anger, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include aging and geriatric issues, chronic pain or illness, and mood disorders.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with elements from Emotionally-Focused, Narrative, and Trauma-Focused approaches. She emphasizes practical skills, thought-behavior patterns, and tools people can use between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has nearly 20 years of counseling experience in community agencies, a hospital behavioral health unit, and adult probation programs. She has provided individual and group therapy and has training related to PTSD.

What credentials and region does she hold?

She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), and she practices from Illinois.

In what languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work together with her?

She accepts international clients; check licensing and scheduling details when arranging care across jurisdictions.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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