Rachael Cutts

Rachael Cutts is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in Illinois who helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, addiction, and relationship concerns. She emphasizes practical support for everyday problems like low self-esteem, depression, sleep or eating issues, parenting strain, and major life changes.

Rachael sees clients as the experts on their own lives and starts there. She listens first, then helps people name small, doable steps to feel better. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and on building on strengths they already have.

Her work draws on a few clear approaches to keep things practical. Cognitive behavioral ideas help people notice how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages choosing actions that match values, even when feelings are difficult. Mindfulness practices are used to build attention and reduce reactivity.

Rachael aims to make therapy straightforward and manageable. Conversations are down to earth, and tools are taught so people can use them between sessions. She supports clients through grief, trauma, caregiving stress, chronic illness, career transitions, and issues related to identity, including LGBT concerns.

With 18 years of clinical experience, she works with a wide range of concerns including bipolar disorder, ADHD, substance use, and blended family challenges. The focus is on helping people take real steps forward, whether that means reducing anger, improving communication, or finding more balance in daily life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Rachael often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters most and take small steps toward those values, even when difficult emotions are present. She also relies on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and to teach concrete strategies to change them.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Rachael will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, please confirm available session options before booking. Many people appreciate how remote work can fit into busy lives by reducing travel time, making it easier to schedule brief check-ins, and allowing sessions during breaks or between obligations. Online sessions can also make it simpler to practice skills in day-to-day settings and to maintain continuity of care during life changes.