Rachael Lustfeldt , LCSW, CSW

Rachael Lustfeldt is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. She also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue, self-esteem concerns, relationship and family problems, and long-term health or caregiving challenges.

Rachael centers each conversation on the person's own story and strengths. She treats the person as the expert on their life and works alongside them to find meaningful change. Taking a first step can feel hard, and she focuses on making that step manageable and real.

Her approach blends practical strategies with attention to personal values. She uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and try new actions. Narrative and Solution-Focused ideas help people reframe difficult memories and set clear, doable goals.

Rachael has eleven years of clinical experience and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and CSW. She draws on that background when supporting people facing illness, aging concerns, hospice and end-of-life stress, or caregiver burnout. She also helps those coping with trauma, domestic violence effects, and isolation.

Sessions are offered in English and are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. She practices in Georgia and works with people wanting to address emotional strain and life transitions using a mix of practical techniques and personal storytelling.

Approaches that translate well online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters to them and take small actions that match those values, which can ease anxiety and increase motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry and low mood; it often uses simple exercises that fit well into weekly online sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to clarify goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what feels most useful. Over several sessions they will refine which strategies match the client's needs and preferences.

Online sessions offer flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can support quick check-ins or shorter, frequent exchanges. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, medical appointments, and travel while still using the same therapeutic methods discussed above.