Rachael Sholar, LCSW
- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma and addictions
- Faith integrated options
About Rachael Sholar
She brings an authentic presence to sessions, showing natural reactions, offering lightness when appropriate, and remaining steady through difficult moments. Her aim is to cultivate a space where people feel supported and able to grow at their own pace. Rachael combines compassion with evidence-based techniques, often using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people see how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another.
Working together, she helps identify unhelpful patterns and builds practical, realistic strategies that can be applied in everyday life. As a Christian, Rachael is open to integrating faith-based perspectives into therapy when that aligns with a person’s values and goals. She meets each person where they are, taking steps forward together so growth feels manageable and genuine.
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Additional Focus Areas
Therapeutic Approach
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Rachael Sholar have?
Rachael Sholar has 4 years of experience.
Is Rachael Sholar a licensed therapist?
Yes. Rachael Sholar holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: KY LCSW 259697.
In which languages does Rachael Sholar provide therapy?
English
Where is Rachael Sholar located?
Kentucky
How can I work with Rachael Sholar as my therapist?
You can work with Rachael Sholar through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Rachael Sholar work with international clients?
Rachael Sholar does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rachael Sholar cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care
Licensed professionals often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. CBT teaches practical skills for noticing unhelpful thinking patterns and replacing them with more useful responses, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative style that helps people explore their own reasons for change and build internal motivation. It is gentle and goal-oriented, often effective for addictions and for people who feel ambivalent about taking steps forward.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and therapists work together with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Rachael, as a licensed professional, will partner with people to tailor the pace and techniques used so progress feels achievable and respectful of individual values.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to schedule sessions around work, childcare, or other commitments. These options increase access to consistent care and allow therapists and clients to maintain momentum between sessions when it supports the work.