About Rachael
Rachael Okun helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or low self-esteem. She meets individuals and couples who want clearer communication, fewer repeating conflicts, and more balance in day-to-day life. Rachael uses straightforward, practical conversations to identify patterns and set small, reachable goals with each person she sees.
She practices in Maryland and holds an MD and is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical. Those credentials reflect both medical knowledge and social work training.
How Rachael works
Rachael draws on clinical experience supporting people through illness, caregiving demands, and end-of-life decisions. Her background includes hospice and palliative care social work, work with older adults, and involvement in child welfare systems. That experience shaped her approach to grief, chronic illness, and caregiving stress.
She also brings prior project management experience, which she uses when helping people create step-by-step plans. In sessions she focuses on listening, naming unhelpful patterns, and practicing different ways to respond. With couples she concentrates on reducing conflict and building stronger routines that support connection.
The work blends practical skills with space to process emotions. Outside of practice she is a parent and partner, and she values teamwork and collaboration. Rachael aims to make therapy a place that includes hard conversations and also moments of relief and hope.
She invites people to share their stories and find steady steps forward.
What Rachael works with
The areas below are the ones Rachael selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also listed
Training and background
| Registers | MD, LCSW-C |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Maryland |
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Online support options
How evidence-based methods work online
Many clinicians use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people change patterns and manage strong emotions. Problem-focused strategies teach practical steps for handling stress and anxiety, such as breaking worries into smaller tasks and practicing new responses. These methods are useful when life feels overwhelming and you want concrete coping tools.Approaches for grief and end-of-life concerns focus on processing loss and making meaning while addressing practical caregiving burdens. These conversations combine emotional support with planning around care and decision-making. For relationship work, clinicians often introduce communication exercises and small behavior changes aimed at reducing conflict and improving day-to-day connection.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that match goals, needs, and comfort level. Sessions include discussion, trying small changes, and adjusting the plan as things evolve.
Online therapy offers flexibility to fit care into busy lives. Video calls let people use visual cues during deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or getting support between longer sessions. These options help make ongoing work more practical and consistent.
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