Dr. Rachel Kinison
Licensed counselor offering trauma-informed, practical therapy
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About
Dr. Rachel Kinison is an LCPC and LMHC who holds a doctorate in Pastoral Community Counseling and a master’s degree in Counseling. With 20 years of clinical work, she maintains licensure in Illinois and Florida and has provided services in community counseling agencies, hospital behavioral health units, and adult probation programs. Her background includes individual and group therapy and specific training in post-traumatic stress.
Her clinical practice draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with trauma-focused and eclectic methods. She offers relaxation skills and practical techniques to address stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and a wide range of mood and relationship concerns. Her toolbox also encompasses narrative and emotionally focused approaches to help clients examine patterns and build new ways of relating.
Rachel lives in Illinois and manages several health conditions, including mild cerebral palsy, dystonia, and recurrent migraines treated with Botox every three months. She enjoys quiet evenings with her Basset Hound and Beagle, travel, and cooking. She describes clients as the problem solver and positions herself as a compass to help guide practical steps forward.
Her clinical practice draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with trauma-focused and eclectic methods. She offers relaxation skills and practical techniques to address stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and a wide range of mood and relationship concerns. Her toolbox also encompasses narrative and emotionally focused approaches to help clients examine patterns and build new ways of relating.
Rachel lives in Illinois and manages several health conditions, including mild cerebral palsy, dystonia, and recurrent migraines treated with Botox every three months. She enjoys quiet evenings with her Basset Hound and Beagle, travel, and cooking. She describes clients as the problem solver and positions herself as a compass to help guide practical steps forward.
- Location:
- Illinois, United States
- Years Experience:
- 20
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Self esteem, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse
Therapeutic approach:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IL LCPC 180.007037, FL LMHC MH16436
- NPI Number: 1992946354
- License: LCPC (Illinois), LMHC (Florida)
Remote care and therapeutic style
Dr. Kinison integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and trauma-focused methods into an online format that emphasizes skill building and emotional exploration. CBT is used to identify thinking and behavior patterns and to develop practical strategies for coping with anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally Focused Therapy supports work on relationship patterns and emotional connection, helping clients explore what matters most in their interactions. Trauma-focused approaches attend to safety and pacing while addressing memories and responses tied to traumatic events.
She frames the work as collaborative: clients are the problem solvers and she serves as a compass to suggest directions, tools, and exercises. Sessions can include relaxation and narrative techniques when those fit the goals. Remote sessions are structured to translate these approaches into concrete steps and reflective work that clients can apply between meetings.
Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging are available as options for working together, allowing combinations of synchronous and asynchronous contact depending on client preference and the nature of the therapeutic work.
What is Dr. Kinison's clinical experience?
She has 20 years of experience working in community counseling settings, hospital behavioral health units, and adult probation programs, providing individual and group therapy and training in PTSD.
What are her professional credentials?
She holds the credentials LCPC and LMHC. Licenses include IL LCPC 180.007037 and FL LMHC MH16436.
Which languages does she work in?
She conducts therapy in English.
Where is she based?
She is located in Illinois.
How can clients work with her online?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
Yes. This profile indicates she is accepting international clients.
What does a session cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin therapy with her?
To get started, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.