Rachel Fondren, LICSW
About me
Hello!!
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker and private independent practitioner with over 8 years of experience. I graduated from the University of North Alabama with a Bachelors in Social Work and from the University of Southern California with a Masters in Social Work. Over the years I have worked with individuals on wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, ADHD, and Serious Mental Illnesses.
I am excited to work in partnership with you to meet your life goals. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment, TF-CBT, dialectal behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing. We will work together to develop an individual treatment plan specifically for you!
I am proud of you for taking this first step towards better well-being!
I look forward to working with you!
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
License information
AL LICSW 3972C
Reviews
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Honest, caring and logical with every response to my concerns, thoughts and feelings. Rachel truly understands the difference in thought processes in different situations and perspectives to help me paint a full logical picture and allows me to undertake a deeper objective approach to my issues. I couldn’t ask for a more detailed and accurate explanation of what the situation is. She’s truly understands the mind and has lead me to a genuine and honest understanding of myself! If you truly desire growth and fulfillment in life you can count on her to help you achieve it.
Written on Jun 19, 2023 after therapy with Rachel for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and adhd
Very easy to talk to. Super relaxed sessions. Happy to have her as my first therapist!
Written on Aug 09, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Rachel is very attentive to needs and extremely compassionate. She validates my emotions and gives solid advice about real life situations. I have experienced SO much progress & healing in a few months working with her and she genuinely wants to see her clients improve their state of mind! It is so beautiful and refreshing to experience a genuine person like her! 10/10 recommend!
Written on Aug 05, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Only in my first session, but I know I am lucky to be working with such a knowledgeable, caring professional. Very natural and comfortable conversationalist, and she's already setting me up for success. Highly Recommended!
Written on Jun 29, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I am early in my therapy journey with Rachel. Still, she has proven to be a kind and capable listener with constructive feedback and proactive approaches. She is pleasant, and I recommend her to anyone.
Written on Jun 17, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Rachel is a talented therapist who applies her extensive experience to guiding me to a better place. Highly recommend her.
Written on Apr 25, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues