- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Rachel
Rachel Bamber is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Connecticut with 17 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and relationship or parenting concerns. Her approach is straightforward and focused on helping people manage strong feelings and life changes.
Rachel uses client-centered methods to help people set clear goals and make practical changes. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address thinking patterns and values-driven action. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are also part of her toolbox for managing intense emotions and finding manageable steps forward.
Sessions focus on what is happening now and on skills that can be used between meetings. She helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns, practice simpler responses to irritation, and try small behavior changes that reduce conflict. Work may include short exercises, focused problem solving, and noticing physical signs of anger or anxiety.
Rachel has experience supporting people through life transitions, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and workplace issues. She also assists those dealing with separation, blended family dynamics, postpartum mood changes, and concerns related to aging and end of life.
Her style is collaborative and practical. She helps clients weigh options, try new strategies, and track what works. To begin, the person selects an online therapy option and completes a brief matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small actions toward those values despite difficult feelings. It can be useful for anger that builds around relationships, work, or life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. It teaches practical skills to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try new responses when irritation or resentment arises.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. That may mean trying ACT techniques for values-based change, using CBT skill practice for thought patterns, or mixing approaches depending on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a work break. Therapists can use in-session exercises, mindful practices, and homework that fit everyday routines to help people manage anger and stress without disrupting their schedule.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting and grief. The focus is on managing strong emotions and reducing conflict.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She uses practical exercises and clear goals to help people change patterns that fuel anger.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience as a clinician working with adults on mood, grief, relationship and caregiving concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Connecticut.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.