Therapist profile
Rachel Garrett, LICSW
Alabama
LICSW - Anger and Emotional Regulation
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- CredentialsLICSW
- LicenseLICSW, Alabama / 4308C
- NPI1679124523
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationAlabama
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Rachel
Rachel Garrett is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Alabama with three years of experience. She has worked in settings that include child protective services, juvenile programs, corrections, and inpatient geriatric psychiatry. Rachel focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges, and anger.
Her background includes an MSW from Troy University and direct clinical work with adults and youths in high-acuity settings. That experience shaped a practical approach to managing strong emotions and life transitions. She has also worked with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and compassion fatigue in clinical roles.
In sessions she draws on client-centered therapy to listen and build rapport. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, skills and mindfulness practices to help regulate emotion and reduce reactivity.
Rachel aims to work collaboratively with each person to set realistic goals and try concrete strategies. Expect active listening, direct feedback, and practical tools you can use between sessions. She often helps people break down upsetting moments, recognize triggers, and practice new responses.
People who want straightforward, skill-based work around anger, stress, relationship friction, or major life changes may find her approach useful. Language of sessions is English and she does not take international clients. To begin, follow the site steps to match and schedule a first appointment.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and building a working relationship. In practice this means the therapist reflects what you say, asks clarifying questions, and helps you set concrete goals. For anger and relationship concerns this often starts with mapping recent moments that felt heated and deciding what to try next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting thoughts and behaviors that feed anger or anxiety and testing small changes. Online sessions can include worksheets, thought records, and short behavioral experiments to do between meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that reduce reactivity. DBT skills practice can be reviewed together and adapted to everyday situations. Deciding which approach to emphasize is a collaborative step. The therapist will discuss goals, try specific techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps most. That way clients play an active role in choosing tools that fit their life. Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as the profile does not list formats explicitly. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting work, caregiving, or busy schedules into real life because they avoid travel time and can be scheduled around a break. Others prefer shorter check-ins or workbook-style sessions that focus on skills practice rather than long talks.Areas of focus
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, anger, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered with practical tools. She listens, offers direct feedback, and teaches skills from CBT and DBT.
What is her clinical background?
She holds an MSW and has experience in child abuse and neglect work, juvenile services, corrections, and inpatient geriatric psychiatry.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an AL LICSW, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Alabama.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.