Therapist profile
Rachel Lackovic, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Parenting
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- WRAP group facilitator
About Rachel
Rachel Lackovic is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with 16 years of experience. She works with adults facing common life strains such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting pressures, and relationship difficulties. She also supports people managing ADHD, bipolar symptoms, eating concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and career challenges.
Her background includes individual, family, couples, and group therapy across clinical settings. Rachel uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as main approaches. She has led Wellness Recovery Action Planning groups and brings that experience into session planning.
In practice she keeps language plain and practical. Sessions focus on setting clear goals and small, achievable steps. Rachel describes the therapist role as offering guidance and tools while the client decides the direction to take.
She helps people look at thoughts and behaviors, try different coping strategies, and sharpen communication skills. When parenting strains or family conflict are the issue, she helps adults sort priorities, set boundaries, and regain a manageable routine.
Rachel emphasizes personal responsibility and steady progress. She aims to guide in a firm but respectful way, helping clients recover momentum after setbacks. Her clinical years in varied settings inform a pragmatic approach to real-life problems.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Rachel blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in straightforward ways. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, validating the client’s perspective, and helping them make their own choices. It supports people who need space to sort out feelings and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts influence behavior and mood and uses concrete exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and changing habits.She also uses elements of Mindfulness Therapy to help with stress and present-moment coping. That can include short grounding practices and noticing patterns that lead to overwhelm. Choosing which approach to use is collaborative; she will work with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences rather than applying a single technique without discussion.
Confirm the exact session formats available before booking. The practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy day, reducing travel time, and making it easier to keep shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Online work can allow for flexible scheduling around parenting or work demands and makes it simpler to continue therapy through life changes. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets, and skill practice to an online session so the work remains focused and goal oriented.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, bipolar issues, eating and anger problems, and related areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered approach and relies mainly on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions focus on practical tools, goal setting, and collaborative planning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience in social work and has provided individual, family, couples, and group therapy in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Pennsylvania LCSW and practices in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
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