About Rachelle
Rachelle Salerno is a California licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or low self-esteem. She also supports those facing relationship strain, panic attacks, social anxiety, and workplace concerns.
Rachelle keeps sessions straightforward and focused. She creates a calm space where people can talk about hard things without judgment. Conversations cover what is worrying you now and what practical steps might help next.
How Rachelle works
Her approach centers on listening first and then working together to set clear goals. She helps people improve communication, cope with the aftermath of abuse or separation, and rebuild self-worth. She also guides those who want more direction about life purpose or career stress.
Rachelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. Sessions can include skills practice, guided discussion, and problem-solving to reduce panic and manage anxiety. She shifts methods as needed to match progress and goals.
People come to her for steady, experienced support during difficult transitions. She encourages small, achievable changes and checks in on how those changes are working. Rachelle aims to help clients move toward more confidence, clearer thinking, and better daily functioning.
What Rachelle works with
The areas below are the ones Rachelle selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 26 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Practical approaches and flexible online care
Rachelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and real-life practice. One common approach helps people learn tools to manage anxiety and panic attacks, such as breathing and grounding exercises and step-by-step exposure to feared situations. Another approach centers on processing trauma and abuse by pacing difficult memories and building coping skills to reduce their impact on daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. Adjustments are made over time so therapy stays relevant and useful.
Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people share thoughts between sessions or handle brief check-ins without scheduling a full call. These options increase flexibility and help people stay engaged with the work.
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