Rachel Washington-Childers , LPC

Rachel Washington-Childers is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas and a graduate of Lamar University with three years of professional experience. She approaches counseling as a space for personal learning and growth, offering a warm and respectful environment where people can feel listened to and supported as they navigate life’s challenges.

Rachel works with adults, young adults, adolescents, parents, women, women in the perinatal stage, and new parents, with particular attention to those experiencing transitions in their family roles. She addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, parenting struggles, relationship strain, and coping with life changes, as well as additional areas such as body image, commitment and control issues, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, mood disorders, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, and questions of life purpose and self-love.

Using an elective approach, Rachel draws from multiple clinical methods - including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy - to tailor a treatment plan to each person’s needs. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and partners with clients to support and empower them as they take steps toward greater well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Rachel commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress as people learn new ways of thinking and coping.

She also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy to help people build awareness of the present moment and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness practices can support emotional regulation, stress management, and improved focus in daily life.

Motivational Interviewing is another approach Rachel brings when clients are weighing change or feeling uncertain. This collaborative style helps clarify values and strengthens motivation to pursue goals without judgment.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rachel works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage caregiving responsibilities, or access support from home. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver focused, ongoing treatment and support that fits each person’s life.