- 7 years experience
- Minnesota LPCC
- English sessions
About Rachael
Rachael Finstuen is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) practicing in Minnesota with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Rachael emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work and aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable.
Her sessions are tailored to each person's needs rather than following one set plan. She listens to what is most pressing and adapts the conversation and goals to fit the individual. That can mean focusing on coping skills one week and looking at patterns or past experiences the next.
Rachael draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people address symptoms and everyday struggles. She helps people break down worries into workable steps and build small habits that reduce overwhelm. Practical tools and clearer understanding are common parts of her approach.
She also supports people coping with issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, codependency, and feeling isolated. Rachael can help people who are navigating adoption or foster care histories, first responder stress, or family of origin problems.
Sessions are offered in English and she practices in Minnesota. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the Start Therapy process. The plan and pace are set collaboratively to fit each person’s goals.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Rachael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. One common approach focuses on teaching practical coping skills to reduce immediate anxiety and stress. These are doable steps people can practice between sessions to manage panic symptoms and worry.Another frequent focus is working through trauma-related reactions and difficult memories in a paced way. This involves building safety, grounding skills, and clearer understanding of how past events influence current behavior.
Finding the right approach is part of the early work together. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That may mean trying one method, checking how it feels, and adjusting the plan as needed.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or accommodating workday schedules. Talk with the therapist when you schedule to learn which session types are offered and which will best match your needs and routines.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image, codependency, and isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and adaptive. She tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs and emphasizes respect and compassion.
What is her background and experience?
She has seven years of professional work experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, trauma, and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPCC credential and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options when you schedule.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.