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Ed.D, LCPC, LMHC Dr. Rachel Kinison

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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

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Licensing: Ed.D, LCPC, LMHC Years in Practice: 14 State: Illinois

Hello!

My name is Dr. Rachel Kinison. You can call me Rachel or Dr. Rach, as my friends lovingly call me. I have my doctorate degree in Pastoral Community Counseling. I have a masters degree in Counseling. I have been counseling for almost 15 years. I have a few disabilities that I don't let get me down. I have Cerebral Palsy (mild), Dystonia (a movement disorder that is related to Parkinson's), and I suffer from migraines. All of this is managed well with Botox treatments every three months. I live in Illinois and I plan of moving to Florida, where the winters are a lot more milder for me. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois. I am also just recently licensed in the state of Florida as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I am very excited about that. I am a fan of classic rock. I love to spend time with my friends. I also enjoy a nice quiet evening at home with my Basset Hound and Beagle. I also like to travel, cook, and enjoy a great rock concert.

As I've mentioned earlier, I have been a counselor for almost 15 years. I have worked with children and adults at a community counseling agent. I have also worked in a behavioral health unit at a local hospital. I also have experience in being a counselor in adult probation programs. I have done individual therapy, group therapy, and have training in PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and I usually use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, but not everyone fits just one mold. So, I am a fan of an eclectic form of therapy techniques. I am well rehearsed in relaxation techniques that I am excited about.

I am excited to be a part of BetterHealth. I think that I can bring a lot of functioning skills to the table. I believe that how we think, behave, and feel can be improved by just changing one thing to the positive. The rest tends to fall in line. You are the problem solver. I am your compass.

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online 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. Ranging from $60 to $90 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.

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Issues
Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Depression
Languages Spoken
English

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Reviews for Dr. Rachel Kinison

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(28 reviews)
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I’ve enjoyed my sessions with Dr. Rach these past few weeks. It has helped me gain a better insight and perspective into myself and my thoughts/feelings! Would recommend to anyone

Jul 30, 2022

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So far our sessions have been productive and helpful to me.

Feb 15, 2022

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Dr. Rach is the first counselor I’ve worked with who has the ability to hear my story with empathy. For the first time I feel understood and accepted simply for who I am. She does not see me through a filter of “right” and “wrong” or “good” and “bad”. but instead sees me as a person. Thank you, Dr Rach.

Sep 18, 2020

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Dr. Kinison is attentive and very knowledgeable. She is kind and makes sessions something to look forward to. She always comes to sessions with encouragement and helpful insights.

Mar 21, 2020

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Top drawer counsellor thank you!

Apr 10, 2019

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Dr. Kinison is a delight to work with day in and out. She is knowledgeable and intelligent without being pushy. I would definitely recommend her expertise to my personal friends and family.

Jan 03, 2019

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Dr Kinison is a great listener. She is very caring and uses humor...which helps. I know she has my well being in mind. She offers great tools and suggestions to get through hards times.

Apr 07, 2023

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She really listens and gives amazing guidance! Allowing me to discover things on my own and helps me work through my issues on my own! Really has been a Godsend!

Mar 14, 2023

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Dr Rachel is amazing. She has really helped me these past few months. Regardless of what is needed , she is always available. I would and have highly suggested Dr. Rachel.

Feb 27, 2023

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Ty

Dec 19, 2022

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She is extremely empathetic in my time of crisis and is helping me with prayer and therapy.

K.I.·Jul 21, 2022

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Dr. Kinison has been simply extraordinary. She’s been focused, attentive, & honest about my challenges & struggles. I look forward to therapy with Dr. Kinison because I know I am going to feel heard & seen, & that goes a long way toward navigating my own life & knocking down some barriers that have stood in my way. I couldn’t recommend Dr. Kinison enough, or the whole Better Help program. As a sceptic, I had my initial concerns about online therapy, but they’ve been pretty comprehensively assured.

T.Y.·Jan 16, 2022

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Just great. I loved the sessions I’ve had with her. She is very empathetic, patient, and provides great insights.

E.D.·Jan 04, 2022

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Dr. Kinison is so understanding and her responses to issues or concerns are wonderful.

A.U.·May 04, 2021

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Rachel is very human and sensitive. Her advice is very pragmatic and situationally based, which really helps

F.E.·Apr 13, 2021

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Excellent

C.R.·Mar 29, 2021

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She is the best

S.I.·Feb 10, 2021

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Dr Rachel Kinison has got me back on form. I haven't talked about my Mum in years, Dr Kinison got it out of me, I was doing all of there talking about happy memories of my Mum she recognised that.

L.E.·Feb 09, 2021

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It has been an absolute pleasure and eye opening experience working with Dr Kinison. She is kind, knowledgeable and has a sense of humor that I actually appreciate. She is always available, patient and keeps you engaged

M.I.·Sep 12, 2020

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Dr. Kinison hears my needs and what I need to work on. She offers solutions to my biggest worries as well. I feel hope!

M.E.·Aug 27, 2020

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Dr. Kinison asks the right questions and keeps me on track of my goals. I appreciate how she lets me prioritize what I want to talk about while recognizing where we need to spend more time.

A.L.·Aug 26, 2020

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The best counselor I've ever had

N.A.·Jul 20, 2020

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She has been very attentive. She’s always finding ways to help me work through my thoughts. We have a great connection and I appreciate her input and positivity.

N.I.·May 08, 2020

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So far, Dr Rachel has been so helpful! I’ve done 3 sessions and she’s helped me see different perspectives every time. I like that she gives me worksheets to do throughout the week to keep what we’ve talked about fresh in my head. It’s homework but I love homework and growth. She listens and has some great example stories that relate to what I’m dealing with.

S.H.·May 08, 2020

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I adore Dr. Rach. I’m so glad I connected with her!

L.A.·Feb 17, 2020

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She’s been so amazing and so helpful. I know I can count on her to respond any time of the day and her words are so encouraging.

K.R.·Jan 09, 2020

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I am really grateful that I was matched with Rachel. Rachel is incredibly responsive and I am really grateful that in such a short time we developed a connection. She has really helped me in such a short time and I am looking forward to our continued work together.

M.I.·Nov 30, 2019

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Dr. Kinison is kind, compassionate, and caring. She listens... REALLY listens to me, and gives me advice without overstepping. I feel like she actually understands, as opposed to just being sympathetic to my problems. She gets it. She's amazing.

C.A.·Feb 04, 2019

Benefits

Affordable, convenient, and accessible, Dr. Rachel Kinison offers counseling online

  • 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.
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