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
14 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyTrauma, AbuseGriefSelf esteem, MotivationCoping 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, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse
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.
Excellent listener and helps process my fears and anxiety
Written on Feb 20, 2025 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes
I was initially apprehensive about trying online therapy, but working with Dr. Kinison has completely changed my perspective. She is incredibly understanding, empathetic, and knowledgeable, creating a safe and supportive space for me to share and grow. Her ability to truly listen and provide thoughtful guidance has been instrumental in helping me navigate challenges and make meaningful progress. I feel the benefits of our sessions more and more with each one, and I’m so grateful for her expertise and kindness. I highly recommend Dr. Kinison to anyone seeking a skilled and compassionate therapist.
Written on Jan 06, 2025 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Dr Kinison has a unique way of gently peeling back layers without being patronizing. She has a no-nonsense approach that I really appreciate. And when I think I've considered all aspects of something, she manages to find that one outlier that I didn't see. She has also taken one that I have pondered, and turned it upside down to give me yet another angle to explore. She's a gifted therapist.
Written on Oct 14, 2024 after therapy with Rachel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
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
So far our sessions have been productive and helpful to me.
Written on Feb 15, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 1 month
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.
Written on Jan 16, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, and self esteem
Just great. I loved the sessions I’ve had with her. She is very empathetic, patient, and provides great insights.
Written on Jan 04, 2022 after therapy with Rachel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Kinison is so understanding and her responses to issues or concerns are wonderful.
Written on May 04, 2021 after therapy with Rachel for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Rachel is very human and sensitive. Her advice is very pragmatic and situationally based, which really helps
Written on Apr 13, 2021 after therapy with Rachel for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Excellent
Written on Mar 29, 2021 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
She is the best
Written on Feb 10, 2021 after therapy with Rachel for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Feb 09, 2021 after therapy with Rachel for 1 month on issues concerning grief
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.
Written on Sep 18, 2020 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks
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
Written on Sep 12, 2020 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Kinison hears my needs and what I need to work on. She offers solutions to my biggest worries as well. I feel hope!
Written on Aug 27, 2020 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse
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.
Written on Aug 26, 2020 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
The best counselor I've ever had
Written on Jul 20, 2020 after therapy with Rachel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
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.
Written on May 08, 2020 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
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.
Written on May 08, 2020 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, anger management, coaching, and compassion fatigue
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.
Written on Mar 21, 2020 after therapy with Rachel for 6 months
I adore Dr. Rach. I’m so glad I connected with her!
Written on Feb 17, 2020 after therapy with Rachel for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
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.
Written on Jan 09, 2020 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Nov 30, 2019 after therapy with Rachel for 1 week on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and grief
Top drawer counsellor thank you!
Written on Apr 10, 2019 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks
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.
Written on Feb 04, 2019 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
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.
Written on Jan 03, 2019 after therapy with Rachel for 2 weeks
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