Rachel Giles, LCSW
Licensed in California · 10 years in practice
Rachel Giles is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in California with ten years of experience supporting adults.
License and registration
- LCSW, California
- 74053 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1922372291 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
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About Rachel
Rachel Giles is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in California with ten years of experience supporting adults. She brings a warm, accepting presence to meetings and focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. Rachel aims to make each session feel calm and focused so people can begin to notice change.
She has worked with people facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and struggles around relationships and intimacy.
Background and approach
Career challenges and the stresses of nonprofit work are also part of her background. Rachel also helps with addiction concerns, compassion fatigue, and life transitions. Her style is interactive and nonjudgmental.
She believes change starts with curiosity and a willingness to try something different. Sessions usually combine talking, problem solving, and simple skills practice tailored to each person’s needs. Rachel draws on several approaches to guide the work.
That can mean noticing thoughts and testing them, practicing present-moment attention, or using a conversational, client-centered stance to follow what matters most to the person. She adjusts methods to fit goals like building self-esteem, improving communication, or coping with major life changes. People who want a steady, approachable guide may find her helpful.
She aims to support, challenge, and empower people as they move toward clearer choices and more satisfying daily life.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Rachel lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Rachel names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
Rachel often uses client-centered work that focuses on what matters to the person in front of her. This approach means she listens closely and follows the client’s concerns, priorities, and pace to shape each session.She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding. These methods are useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems because they provide concrete steps to change daily habits.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Rachel will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those goals. The plan can change over time as needs and progress evolve.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how and when people connect. Video calls let the conversation feel close to an in-person visit, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins, and text-based messaging supports short reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work through life transitions.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Rachel commonly address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, career challenges, addictions, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and interactive. Sessions mix conversation, practical exercises, and goal-focused problem solving.
What is her background and experience?
Rachel has ten years of experience working with adults, including people facing career stress in the nonprofit sector.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - practicing in California.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on the therapist's availability.
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