- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Somatic techniques
About Rasheena
Rasheena Vail is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW and LICSW, with 13 years of social work experience and a focus on telehealth since 2020. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, anger, and identity-related concerns including LGBT issues and gender dysphoria. Her background includes work with veterans, people involved in the criminal justice system, and private practice care for Black and Brown and LGBTQ+IA individuals.
Rasheena describes therapy in practical terms. She helps people talk through daily stressors and longer-standing trauma. Sessions often include straightforward tools for managing mood, coping with life changes, and rebuilding routines around sleep, eating, and work. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, grief, intimacy concerns, and career questions.
Her clinical work has included correctional settings and outreach with veterans experiencing homelessness, giving her experience with complex social and environmental factors. In private practice she spent years focusing on clients from marginalized communities and on identity-related issues. This experience informs how she blends practical coping strategies with attention to social context.
Rasheena brings interests outside therapy into her work. She is a certified yoga instructor and an integrative nutrition health coach. Those interests influence how she talks about body awareness, movement, and routines that affect mood and energy.
She lives in Washington, enjoys time in nature, and studies horticulture and soil science. Those interests shape a straightforward approach to growth and steady change rather than quick fixes.
How Rasheena uses structured approaches in online work
Rasheena draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing as clear, practical tools. CBT breaks concerns into thoughts, feelings, and actions so people can try small behavior changes and see what helps. Motivational Interviewing focuses on strengths and personal reasons for change, helping someone move from thinking about a change to taking steps toward it.She also uses Solution-Focused ideas to set short-term, achievable goals and Somatic techniques to bring attention to bodily signals that influence mood. These approaches suit problems like anxiety, anger, sleep disruption, and habit change because they give concrete practices to use between sessions.
Finding the right mix is collaborative. The therapist and client work together to pick methods that match goals, preferences, and what the client finds useful. Rasheena checks in and adjusts the plan as progress and obstacles become clearer.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life whether you need a shorter check-in, want to avoid travel, or prefer not to be on camera. Practical benefits include keeping momentum between visits with homework, skill practice, and straightforward tracking of symptoms and behavior.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Washington, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, ADHD, relationship strain, grief, and identity concerns including LGBT and gender dysphoria.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using clear tools to manage mood, behavior, and daily routines.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has worked in social work since 2013 and has provided telehealth therapy since 2020, totaling 13 years of experience.
What credentials and region does she practice from?
She is credentialed as LCSW and LICSW and practices from Washington state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.