Rachel Kilgore , LCMHC

Rachel Kilgore is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist with ten years of clinical experience. She centers her practice on meeting people where they are and helping them develop practical, lifelong skills to support recovery and daily functioning. Rachel has worked across a range of care settings including jails, inpatient detox programs, and outpatient clinics, bringing a broad perspective to challenges related to addiction, trauma, mood disorders, relationships, and life transitions.

Her therapeutic stance is person-centered, prioritizing empathy and collaboration while using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-informed interventions to help clients reach their goals. Rachel draws on her specialization in addiction to address substance use concerns alongside related issues such as codependency, impulsivity, and relapse prevention. She also supports clients coping with depression, anxiety, bipolar symptoms, grief, intimacy and body image concerns, family conflict, and career stress.

Outside of her clinical work, Rachel enjoys exercise, spending time outdoors, and being with family. She recognizes that taking the first step toward therapy takes courage and appreciates those considering her as a therapist. LCMHC indicates that she is licensed to provide clinical mental health counseling, and her addiction specialist credential reflects focused training in treating substance use and related problems.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Rachel Kilgore commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a structured approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and difficulty managing impulses. She also practices person-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy, validation, and collaboration to help clients build insight, strengthen self-worth, and pursue personal goals. These approaches are adaptable to concerns such as addiction, trauma, relationship strain, and mood regulation.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the work Rachel does with each client. She collaborates with clients to understand their needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors interventions and pacing to find the best fit. This shared process helps ensure treatment feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - clients can meet by video call or phone, or engage through live chat and text-based messaging depending on what works best for their schedule and comfort. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, access support during transitions, and integrate therapeutic skills into daily life while working with a licensed professional.