Rachael Cloud , LMHC

Rachael Cloud is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Indiana with 12 years of experience working as a mental health and addictions counselor. She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief, parenting challenges, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, ADHD, and trauma from events such as death, divorce, or emotional and physical abuse. Her work also includes helping veterans, young adults, and those coping with mood disorders, social anxiety, and substance use issues.

Rachael practices with a warm, interactive style that emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. She combines evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) with psychodynamic and Adlerian ideas to create personalized treatment plans. This blended approach allows her to tailor interventions and conversation to each personâs strengths, values, and goals, focusing on practical skills and meaningful change.

Rachael aims to support and empower individuals who are ready to take steps toward greater well-being, helping them build coping skills, clarify priorities, and move toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Rachael Cloud draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT is practical and often useful for anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns. She also uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills - DBT can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and managing urges related to addictions. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is another approach she employs to help individuals clarify their values and build committed action, supporting work with stress, avoidance, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy, and Rachael collaborates with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adapt strategies over time so treatment remains relevant and effective.

Online sessions with licensed professionals offer flexible options that can fit into busy schedules. Video calls recreate face-to-face connection, phone sessions provide a simpler alternative when video is not feasible, and live chat or text-based messaging allow ongoing support between appointments. These formats increase accessibility and make it easier for people to engage in consistent, goal-oriented work with their therapist.