- Guilt and shame
- Self esteem
- Life transitions
About Rachael
Rachael Finstuen is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Minnesota with seven years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Her practice also addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, grief around adoption and foster care, body image, codependency, and guilt and shame.
Rachael focuses on clear, respectful conversation. She adapts how she talks and what she offers to match each person's circumstances. Sessions are practical and focused on what feels most relevant to the person in front of her. She aims to help people build strategies for managing symptoms and navigating difficult decisions.
In sessions she listens for patterns that keep difficulties going and looks for small, manageable steps forward. She pays attention to how past relationships or family of origin issues affect current feelings and behaviors. This can include concerns linked to first responder roles, impulsivity, isolation, or control struggles.
Rachael also works with people who face challenges related to autism spectrum traits or antisocial personality issues, and supports those coping with loneliness or strained family problems. She discusses forgiveness and the role of guilt and shame when those themes come up.
Her approach is collaborative: she and the person set goals and try methods that fit day-to-day life. Practical adjustments and repeated check-ins help guide the work as needs change.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Rachael works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and understanding patterns. One approach helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that maintain anxiety and depression, then practices alternative responses in day-to-day situations. Another approach looks at how trauma and past relationships shape current reactions, and uses step-by-step methods to reduce overwhelm and build tolerance for difficult memories.Finding the right method is part of the work together. She collaborates with each person to choose approaches that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is reviewed and new priorities emerge.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit conversations into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins, or let someone attend without travel time. It can also let people use sessions during a break at work, avoid camera use if needed, or reduce the need to arrange transportation. Discussing practical arrangements happens early so sessions fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment issues, body image, and guilt and shame.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses clear, respectful conversation and practical steps. The focus is on identifying patterns and trying manageable strategies to change them.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience as a clinician in Minnesota.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPCC licensed in Minnesota and practices with that credential in that state.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How do sessions and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.