Rachelle Belott Filipiak , LPC

Rachelle Belott Filipiak is a licensed professional counselor who blends practical, relationship-focused approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, and life changes. She draws on several therapy styles to meet each person where they are. Her tone is straightforward and encouraging for those who feel overwhelmed.

She has five years of experience working in diverse settings, including a domestic violence shelter for women, a college counseling center, a medium-security correctional facility for men, and outpatient mental health services. That variety shaped her ability to adapt to different needs and life situations.

In sessions she uses elements from attachment-based work and client-centered care to strengthen relationships and personal insight. She also brings cognitive behavioral skills to change unhelpful thinking and dialectical behavior strategies for managing intense emotions. Therapy stays practical and focused on daily life tasks.

Rachelle helps with a wide range of concerns such as trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, body image, parenting strain, ADHD, and LGBT issues. She also supports people facing adoption and foster care questions, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and career or communication struggles.

Her goal is to teach tools that reduce distress and build confidence so clients can handle challenges more independently over time. Sessions are offered in English and she sees people in Wisconsin as well as international clients. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step connects people to her services.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Attachment-based work focuses on how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions. In online sessions this approach helps people name patterns in their close relationships and practice new ways of connecting.

Client-centered therapy centers the person's experience and pace. The therapist listens deeply and follows what matters most, helping clients feel understood and then build the next steps that fit their lives.

Cognitive behavioral techniques identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Online sessions are well suited for learning these steps, using short exercises and between-session practice to track progress.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and needs, then adjust methods as work progresses so the plan stays relevant and useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues during deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, skill practice, and flexible communication between scheduled sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family life, or travel while keeping a steady path toward goals.