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Rachael Sholar

Rachael Sholar

LCSW · Kentucky

Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges

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  • Warm and direct
  • Practical tools
  • Faith integrated option

About Rachael

Rachael Sholar is a licensed clinical social worker in Kentucky who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. She also supports those navigating adoption and foster care concerns, postpartum struggles, pregnancy and childbirth issues, and seasonal mood shifts. Rachael aims to meet people where they are and take the first step alongside them.

She brings a warm, down-to-earth style to sessions. Rachael shows up as a real person and uses everyday conversation, gentle humor, and steady presence to help people feel understood. She emphasizes practical strategies that can be used between sessions rather than abstract theories.

Rachael uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients see how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. She also applies Motivational Interviewing when people need help finding their own motivation to make changes. Both approaches focus on short-term, doable steps that fit daily life.

When faith matters to a client, Rachael is open to integrating a Christian perspective into the work. She works at a pace chosen by the client and prefers to build goals together rather than imposing a plan. Sessions tend to focus on problem solving, skill practice, and straightforward feedback.

She has four years of clinical experience as an LCSW and works with adults who want clear tools and compassionate support. People who reach out begin with a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s calendar.

How Rachael’s approaches guide online therapy

Rachael commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT focuses on small, practical changes like testing unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to change mood and routine.

She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support people who are ambivalent about change. This method centers on the person’s own reasons for change, using questions and reflection to build motivation and commitment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rachael collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. She adjusts pacing and techniques based on what the client needs and what feels realistic for daily life.

The biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. These practical benefits can help people keep therapy consistent while they juggle work, childcare, or medical appointments.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careDrug and alcohol addictionPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Kentucky

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rachael address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addictions. Additional areas include adoption and foster care topics, postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth, and seasonal affective disorder.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and straightforward with everyday language. She uses gentle humor and presence while focusing on practical steps people can try between sessions.

What experience does she bring?

Rachael has four years of clinical experience working as a licensed social worker. She emphasizes hands-on tools and collaborative goal setting.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Kentucky as KY LCSW.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and the subscription plan used by the service. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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