Rachel May

Compassionate, practical therapy for real-life challenges

LCSW Texas

Experience: 12 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Rachel

Rachel May is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas who brings 12 years of clinical experience to her work.

Background and approach

She has substantial background in psychiatric hospital settings and focuses on evidence-informed interventions to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, and a range of related issues. Her training and practice emphasize practical strategies drawn from methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside other therapeutic frameworks.

Rachel adopts an adaptive, client-centered stance that combines structure with empathy to help people move toward their goals. She offers a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore patterns, learn new coping skills, and consider alternative perspectives.

Rachel collaborates with each person to shape a personalized plan that may include skills practice, values-based work, and attention to attachment patterns, depending on what fits the client’s needs. Clients can expect guidance, resource suggestions, and support aimed at sustainable progress, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical skills to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and develop psychological flexibility by combining acceptance strategies with committed action toward meaningful goals. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in relationships and early bonds to help clients understand how those patterns influence current emotions and interactions, which can be useful for intimacy, communication, and relational difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Rachel works with clients to assess their needs, goals, and preferences and then integrates methods that best fit the situation. That might mean starting with structured CBT exercises, introducing ACT skills for values-driven change, or using attachment-focused exploration to address relational patterns, and adjusting the plan over time based on progress.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling, make it easier to maintain continuity during life transitions, and allow clients to engage in therapy from varied locations. These options support accessible, ongoing work with a licensed professional while accommodating different communication styles and practical needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

Rachel works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem, eating concerns, ADHD, bipolar issues, and career or life-change challenges.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach blends client-centered empathy with practical, evidence-informed techniques; she draws on methods such as CBT, ACT, DBT, attachment-based work, and existential perspectives to tailor treatment to each person.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 12 years of professional experience, including extensive work in psychiatric hospital environments that informed her ability to address a broad range of clinical presentations.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Texas under TX LCSW 60889, providing services from that state.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients at this time and provides services only to clients located where her Texas license allows practice.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and services are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English