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Rachael Cloud

Experienced LMHC focused on practical change

LMHC Indiana

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

Rachael Cloud is a licensed mental health clinician (LMHC) based in Indiana who brings 12 years of experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, mood disorders, and relationship concerns.

Background and approach

She has supported clients navigating depression, bipolar symptoms, grief, intimacy-related struggles, eating-related issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, and other mental health needs, including matters tied to military experience and substance use. Her background includes long practice in mental health and addictions counseling, and she adapts methods to the specific situation presented.

Her therapeutic manner is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental, emphasizing respect and sensitivity. Rachael draws on evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and mindfulness to shape a tailored treatment plan.

Sessions focus on practical skills, emotional processing, and value-driven action while avoiding stigmatizing labels. She frames therapy as a collaborative process, helping clients set goals and learn tools to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

People who seek a supportive guide through life transitions, trauma recovery, addiction recovery, or persistent mood and anxiety concerns will find an experienced clinician who prioritizes individualized care and practical strategies for change.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Rachael commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and mood-related symptoms. She also applies Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which focuses on values, acceptance of difficult feelings, and committed action to build a more meaningful life. When emotional regulation and interpersonal skills are a priority, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques may be integrated to teach distress tolerance, mindfulness, and communication strategies.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailor methods from CBT, ACT, DBT, or other tools to fit the situation. That partnership helps ensure strategies align with what the client hopes to change and how they prefer to work.

Online therapy with Rachael is offered using several flexible formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access consistent support from licensed professionals without having to travel to an office.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rachael address in therapy?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, eating struggles, parenting difficulties, self-esteem, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is warm and interactive, emphasizing respect and sensitivity while avoiding stigmatizing labels. She integrates evidence-based approaches to build practical skills and support emotional processing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working as a mental health and addictions counselor and has supported clients with a broad range of mental health and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Rachael holds the credential LMHC and is licensed in Indiana with licence number IN LMHC 39002977A.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
She conducts therapy in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
What does therapy cost and how are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this clinician?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English