Rachael Cutts, LCPC | Therapist in Illinois

Values-driven work
Skill building
Strengths focused

About Rachael

Rachael Cutts, LCPC, helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and relationship struggles. She also supports those dealing with life changes, self-esteem concerns, motivation problems, and codependency. Her approach centers on listening and working with each person’s strengths. Rachael aims to make the first step less daunting and to offer steady support through change.

Rachael brings 18 years of professional experience in Illinois to her work. She treats each client as the expert of their own story and builds on what already works for them. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer choices rather than jargon or one-size-fits-all plans.

She draws on several therapeutic approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. That mix allows her to combine values-based goals, behavior-focused tools, and empathic listening in session. Mindfulness and existential ideas also shape how she helps people find meaning and cope with uncertainty.

In sessions, Rachael often helps people notice unhelpful patterns, test small changes, and practice new ways of responding. She works at a steady pace and adapts tools to each person’s life and needs. The focus is on tangible change that fits daily routines.

Rachael holds an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential. She works in English and sees people across a wide range of life challenges. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to availability.

Approaches that guide online work and growth

Rachael uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values. ACT focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and choosing committed steps toward a meaningful life. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. CBT offers concrete experiments and skill practice to change patterns that get in the way.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Rachael works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time based on what helps most, so clients can see what feels useful in their life.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and allow sessions during a lunch break or between commitments. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, use guided mindfulness practices, and set up step-by-step behavior experiments that work across everyday settings.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issues Blended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Credentials

Illinois

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly help with?

Rachael supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, life transitions, codependency, and related issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style combines active listening with practical tools. She focuses on values, behavior change, and building on strengths.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She has 18 years of professional work experience supporting people through a range of emotional and behavioral challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an Illinois LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and is based in Illinois.

Can someone meet with her in a language other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs handled for sessions?

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?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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