Rachel May , LCSW

Rachel May is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12 years of experience supporting people facing a wide range of challenges, from situational depression to acute trauma and addiction. She draws on substantial experience working in psychiatric hospital settings, which has equipped her to respond effectively to both short-term crises and longer-term recovery needs.

She favors an eclectic, evidence-based approach, combining proven therapeutic methods to create individualized treatment plans that match each person's circumstances and goals. Rachel provides non-judgmental support that encourages honest expression, and she offers practical guidance, suggestions, and resources to help clients make steady, sustainable progress.

Her practice emphasizes collaboration and tailoring of care - working with each person to identify priorities, develop coping strategies, and track meaningful change over time. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Rachel focuses on creating a therapeutic environment in which clients can explore concerns, build skills, and move toward the outcomes they value.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Rachel May uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values, learn to accept difficult emotions, and take committed action toward meaningful goals. ACT can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and situations where avoidance is limiting functioning.

She also incorporates Attachment-Based Therapy, which focuses on understanding relational patterns that began in early life and how those patterns affect current relationships. This approach can be useful for addressing intimacy issues, attachment difficulties, and family or relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rachel works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so treatment remains practical and aligned with what the client wants to accomplish.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage in care from locations that work for them. These options make it easier to attend sessions around work, family, and other commitments, and they enable licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent support even when in-person meetings are not possible.