- Compassionate listening
- Evidence-based care
- Minnesota LPCC
About Rachael
Rachael Finstuen is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) practicing in Minnesota with seven years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or big life changes. She aims to create an atmosphere of respect and compassion so people can talk openly about what they are facing.
Rachael focuses on practical, evidence-based techniques tailored to each person. She works with concerns such as trauma and abuse, self-esteem and confidence, and challenges tied to attachment or abandonment. She also supports people dealing with isolation, guilt, impulsivity, and struggles related to autism spectrum traits or first responder pressures.
In sessions she listens first, then builds a plan together. That plan is adjusted as progress is made and new issues come up. Her approach is collaborative and straightforward so people know what to expect from week to week.
Rachael emphasizes concrete skills for coping with stress and for managing overwhelming feelings. She helps people rehearse new ways of handling difficult moments and practice small changes that add up over time. This is practical work aimed at improving day-to-day functioning.
For parents or people connected to adoption and foster care concerns, Rachael can address topics related to abandonment and family of origin issues. She asks questions carefully to understand each person’s history before suggesting ways forward. If you decide to begin, she guides you through the initial steps to get started.
How Rachael’s Approaches Help Online
Rachael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skill building and emotional processing. One common approach emphasizes developing coping skills and strategies to manage anxiety and stress; it teaches breathing, grounding, and planning tools to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another approach centers on processing traumatic or painful experiences in ways that reduce their hold on current life; this work is gradual and paced to each person’s needs and helps reduce avoidance and reactivity.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Rachael will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences and then recommend methods that fit. She adjusts plans over time based on what is helpful and what needs more attention.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people practice new skills in the settings where they live and work, then bring questions back to the next session for discussion.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Rachael help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related concerns like self-esteem, attachment issues, and isolation.
What is her therapy style like?
Rachael uses practical, evidence-based techniques and tailors sessions to each person. She focuses on listening first and building a clear, collaborative plan.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings seven years of professional work experience delivering counseling services in Minnesota.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPCC, which stands for licensed professional clinical counselor, and she practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.