Rachael McKinnon , LMSW

Rachael McKinnon is a licensed psychotherapist in Michigan with 14 years of clinical experience who supports people facing complex emotional and relational challenges. She practices from a place of compassion and nonjudgment, creating a collaborative environment where clients can explore difficult feelings and develop practical skills for change.

As an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, she draws on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside trauma-aware techniques to address depression, anxiety including social anxiety and panic attacks, trauma, relationship and communication difficulties, stress management, grief and life transitions, career concerns, mood disorders, OCD, ADHD, and personality-related struggles. Her approach is individualized, focused on understanding each person's unique patterns of thinking and feeling while helping them update unhelpful habits.

Rachael emphasizes building self-esteem, strengthening coping and problem-solving skills, and fostering greater independence and healthier interdependence in relationships. Her style is warm, motivational, and interactive, and she partners with clients to create tailored treatment plans and achievable goals. She also offers flexible scheduling options, including evening and weekend appointments by request, and allows clients to book sessions in advance.