Rachel May , LCSW

Rachel May is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 12 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, trauma, and mood concerns. Her clinical background includes extensive work in psychiatric hospitals, where she developed experience responding to both situational depression and acute trauma as well as addictive behaviors. Rachel applies evidence-based therapies and an eclectic clinical approach to tailor treatment plans that match each person's goals and circumstances.

She creates a non-judgmental space where clients can express themselves and work toward measurable progress. Rachel blends practical interventions with client-centered support, offering guidance, suggestions, and resources to help individuals move toward lasting change. Her practice addresses a wide range of issues including grief, parenting and family challenges, ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating and body-image concerns, intimacy and relationship struggles, and compassion fatigue.

Rachel conducts therapy in English and holds Texas licensure as an LCSW, a credential that reflects advanced clinical social work training and authorization to provide clinical services. She emphasizes collaboration with clients to set achievable objectives and adjust the plan as needs evolve, focusing on sustainable improvements rather than quick fixes.

Therapeutic Approaches and Virtual Care

Rachel May integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address a range of concerns in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and build psychological flexibility - it is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding relationship patterns and emotional bonds, which can be especially helpful for intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, and family dynamics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often supporting progress with depression, anxiety, and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rachel works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time based on client feedback and progress, aiming for a personalized plan rather than a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from home or other convenient locations, fit sessions around work and family responsibilities, and maintain continuity of care when schedules or circumstances change. Licensed professionals can tailor the pace and format to support steady, practical progress.