- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem work
About Rachael
Rachael Finstuen is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in Minnesota with seven years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports people coping with trauma, abuse, and major life changes. Rachael aims to meet people where they are and make the first step feel manageable.
Rachael approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She adapts conversation and a treatment plan to fit each person’s needs. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear goals that match what the person wants to change. The work can include learning ways to manage stress, build confidence, or process painful experiences.
Her background includes several years working directly with people who struggle with motivation and emotional overwhelm. That experience informs how she structures sessions and offers next steps between meetings. Rachael listens for patterns across relationships and behavior that keep problems stuck, then helps people try new habits.
She also has experience supporting concerns such as attachment issues, body image, codependency, and isolation. First responder issues, adoption and foster care topics, and family of origin problems are among other areas she has worked with. Rachael will collaborate with each person to set the pace and focus.
Rachael works in English. She practices in Minnesota as an LPCC and uses that training to guide care. If you’re ready to explore your options, she asks that you complete the short matching questionnaire to begin the scheduling process.
Approaches that guide online work and progress
Rachael draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and daily challenges. One common approach focuses on practical skill building - teaching specific strategies to manage stress, regulate emotions, and reduce anxiety symptoms. These skills are useful for people who want concrete tools to use between sessions.Another approach centers on processing difficult experiences such as trauma and abuse. This involves careful, paced conversations that help a person make sense of painful events and reduce their grip on current life. The work aims to increase safety and stability while moving toward healing.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Rachael will work collaboratively to figure out what fits best with a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. Treatment plans are adjusted over time based on how the person responds and what they say is most helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins on a workday. It also makes consistent weekly work more practical for people balancing many responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment issues, body image, isolation, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a practical, compassionate style that adapts to each person. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill building, and conversation tailored to what the person needs right now.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience supporting people with emotional and life challenges. That background shapes how she plans sessions and suggests next steps.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds the LPCC credential and practices in Minnesota. The listing uses those exact credentials and regional details.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your subscription choice and scheduling.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.