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Rachael McKinnon, LMSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Rachael is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.7 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Rachael. View 40 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Michigan

Recent reviews

Rachael is an amazing listener. I am so very grateful to have her guide me on this journey towards improved mental health.

Rachael listens to me and provides feedback that helps you pinpoint what you need and is exactly what I wanted to achieve through therapy. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

More about Rachael

  • 14 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMSW

As a licensed therapist in Michigan, I bring over a decade of compassionate clinical experience supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My approach is deeply rooted in understanding the unique cognitive emotional landscapes of each person who seeks support.

I specialize in addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, resolving effects of trauma, and maturing cognitive processes. My therapeutic work focuses on helping clients navigate difficult emotions, heal and be free from past experiences, develop self-understanding, create new habits, and gain control over your life.

With a commitment to creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment, I work collaboratively with clients to explore their challenges, identify meaningful goals, and teach practical strategies/interventions for positive change. My practice honors individual experiences and provides a safe space for personal transformation and healing.

My expertise spans areas such as stress management, communication challenges, social anxiety, life phases/transitions, emotional well-being and trauma informed care . I am dedicated to supporting individuals as they work towards greater self-acceptance, purpose, and emotional balance.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Depression LGBT Trauma and abuse Grief Sleeping disorders Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Avoidant personality Body image Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hoarding Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Money and financial issues Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Rachael McKinnon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841512829.

  • LMSW · Michigan · 6801091574 · Renews November 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Rachael McKinnon

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.7

40 reviews

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Clients mention: Grateful Guidance Helpful Listens Understanding Amazing Great Recommend Wonderful Helped

Rachael is an amazing listener. I am so very grateful to have her guide me on this journey towards improved mental health.

Rachael listens to me and provides feedback that helps you pinpoint what you need and is exactly what I wanted to achieve through therapy. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

I have tried therapy many times over the last 20 years and I can't say enough about the value of finding "the right" therapist. Rachael is incredibly kind and caring and fair, but she is also actively helping me find opportunities for growth. She accepts me for who I am and offers a ton of encouragement. My life is changing because of our partnership and even others in my life have mentioned noticing.

Fantastic, understanding but also able to help challenge you in areas you need

I am so thankful to have Rachel guiding me on this journey of self discovery. I genuinely appreciate her professionalism, her compassion, and her support, as I make my way through this process.

Rachael is an amazing listener. I appreciate her guidance and support.

Reviewed December 2024

She's very kind, empathetic, supportive and motivated to help. Very willing to listen to your story and help build a path forward for you from where you are. Highly recommended!

Reviewed December 2024

Rachael has many talents that have brought much needed perspective and peace to my life. Yet one in particular stands out ..which is her ability to stay calm, pivot and continue to deploy more strategies when one seems lost on me. I so appreciate having someone that won't give up on me.

Reviewed November 2024

She is very thoughtful and listens to me and her suggestions are applicable to my everyday life

Reviewed May 2024

Rachel listens with kindness and empathy. I am so grateful to have her guidance.

Reviewed April 2024

Rachel is great. I have no words to express my appreciation for her. She responds quickly, listens and explains things so I can understand them. She makes it her priority help me progress, even though I am sure she has clients that are much worse than my situation.

Reviewed March 2024

Rachael is one of the best therapists on your site. I have been in therapy before so I am not new to this. She listens so well and responds with so many enlightening ideas. She really has a deep soul and a kind heart. I was so lucky to have selected her and have her as my therapist. She is the best choice out there for anyone like me who is struggleing.

Reviewed March 2024

Respectful, helpful, professional, kind.

Reviewed January 2024

Rachel has been very kind and suggested many ideas to help me. I look forward to our sessions

Reviewed January 2024

I am truly grateful for Rachel’s experience, knowledge, and guidance on this journey to understanding myself better.

Reviewed December 2023

Rachael is a great listener and understands quickly through empathy what I needed to work on. I appreciated your help with how to think about things and better ways to go about it.

Reviewed November 2023

I would most definitely recommend Rachael to anyone. She is very pleasant and easy to talk to. She has been a tremendous help to me! I am very grateful for all of her help

Reviewed September 2023

I don't know what I could say to successfully describe Rachael. She is one of the most compassionate and understanding women I have met. I have been working with her for almost a year now and I have learned so much about myself and how I deal or should deal with others She has given me so much confidence .She is a very special person and I am so glad I have the privilege of working with her.

Reviewed July 2023

I am so very grateful to be working with Rachael. She is a kind, patient, and sympathetic listener. Her knowledge, insight, and guidance have been invaluable, as I work towards my mental health goals.

Reviewed May 2023

I found an instant connection with Rachael. She is someone who was meant to be a therapist. She has helped me find so many answers to problems I have and I have only been with her for about 5months. She just has a kind and gentle heart. I would recommend her to anyone looking for help Nancy

Reviewed March 2023

I’ve been with Rachel twice, she understands me in a way that other therapists do not. Her openness and understanding of my thoughts helps ease and also helps me understand the center of certain mishaps. Basically, she is awesome.

Reviewed April 2023

So far through 2 weeks Rachael has changed my perception of therapy, ive spent alot of years avoiding it and I am so happy I was paired with her. She is professional but relatable and we haven't even began to dive into all her expertise, for the 1st time in along time I feel hopeful and excited for the future.

Reviewed January 2023

Rachel is a wonderful listener. I am so grateful to have her guide me through this healing process.

Reviewed January 2023

She is great.

Reviewed November 2022

Rachel is a wonderful listener. Provides me with helpful feedback during our sessions.

Reviewed June 2022

Rachael responds in a timely manner and helped me figure out where the root of an issue was. Thank you!

Reviewed June 2022

She’s honest, flexible and personable

Reviewed May 2022

Rachael is a very understanding therapist. She offers advice, which I truly appreciate as often times therapist will try to make you come up with your own solutions.

Reviewed March 2022

Rachel is a wonderful listener and has provided valuable guidance, as I work through my issues.

Reviewed February 2022

Rachael is an amazing person that has helped me so much. I owe everything I have to her, I'm sorry I cant reciprocate. She is awesome, Its my fault, im sorry

Reviewed December 2021

Beyond thankful for Rachael’s gift of counseling! Compassionate and the real deal. Needed for my specific counseling needs.

Reviewed December 2021

I am very happy with the work Rachel and I have done together. I feel very safe and supported.

Reviewed November 2021

Great therapist

Reviewed November 2021

She's full empathy and can read a person well. Which is what you want in a therapist

Reviewed November 2021

Rachael has been extremely helpful. Her approach and demeanor are wonderful.

Reviewed November 2021

Very insightful and practical .A good listener and also able to connect the dots, offering helpful advice .

Reviewed September 2021

I feel very comfortable working with Rachel. I feel listened to and supported. She has made this experience very positive for me. I would highly recommend her to someone struggling with anxiety.

Reviewed July 2021

She is extremely helpful I love our sessions so far

Reviewed May 2021

Love lvoe love !!! Open Aware Amazing !!

Reviewed April 2021

Rachel has made me feel comfortable in every step of my experience. I feel listened to and supported. She recommends the right tools to help me navigate my life. I’m very grateful to have been matched with her.

Reviewed March 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Rachael McKinnon offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Rachael McKinnon works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Rachael McKinnon speak?

Rachael McKinnon speaks English.

How many years of experience does Rachael McKinnon have?

Rachael McKinnon has 14 years of experience.

Where is Rachael McKinnon licensed to practice?

Rachael McKinnon is licensed to practice in Michigan.

Does Rachael McKinnon accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Rachael McKinnon does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Rachael McKinnon offer?

Rachael McKinnon offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Rachael McKinnon?

Rachael McKinnon can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Rachael McKinnon?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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