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Dr. Rachel Kinison, LCPC, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Grief Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes
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About me

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.

Professional experience

14yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Grief Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, First Responder Issues, Midlife Crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Post-traumatic Stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse

Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

IL LCPC 180.007037

FL LMHC MH16436

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Rachel Kinison. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

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.

Written on Apr 07, 2023 after therapy with Rachel for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

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!

Written on Mar 14, 2023 after therapy with Rachel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

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.

Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Rachel for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd

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Written on Dec 19, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

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

Written on Jul 30, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 4 weeks

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

Written on Jul 21, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd