Rachael Cutts , LCPC

Rachael Cutts, LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor), is licensed in Illinois and brings 18 years of professional experience to her therapeutic work. She has extensive experience supporting people dealing with addictions, stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, low motivation, self-esteem and confidence concerns, depression, and major life transitions. Rachael approaches each person with respect for their knowledge of their own story and a focus on uncovering strengths that can be mobilized to navigate difficult moments.

Rachael emphasizes that seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and she positions herself as a supportive partner in that process. Her style centers on helping clients identify practical steps forward while honoring individual values and goals. Whether someone is coping with a specific struggle or managing broader life changes, Rachael aims to create a collaborative space where clients can explore options, build resilience, and work toward meaningful change.

Throughout her career she has worked with a range of concerns and life stages, always grounding her work in the belief that clients are the experts of their own lives and that therapy is a place to strengthen existing resources and develop new skills.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Rachael commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to guide her work online. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and develop practical skills for living in ways that matter to them - it can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathic relationship where the client leads the pace and focus of change - it supports building self-understanding, confidence, and motivation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rachael works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time as the relationship and the client’s priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Rachael is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity through life changes, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for individual communication styles.