Rachael Stedman
(She/Her/Hers)
Counselor, Pre-Licensed Professional, Psychologist
I specialize in queer, kink, and non-monogamy. I welcome clients from all demographics. Therapy is not always easy but I would love to join your journey!
I am an integrative therapist rooted in interpersonal process work and emphasizing curiosity and connection. The therapeutic relationship is crucial to the growth process and my hope is to build a secure base from which we can explore your internal world and make positive changes. My areas of emphasis are queer and gender diverse populations, kink, non-monogamy, interpersonal relationships, and identity development. I currently offer individual therapy and relationship therapy. I have five years of experience working in various settings: private practice, undergrad/graduate counseling centers, medical schools, and detention facilities. Outside of therapy, I enjoy needlecrafts like knitting and crochet, reading, and spending time with my dog.
Practice hours (CST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Burnout
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Intimacy Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Panic
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Personality Disorders
- Polyamorous relationship
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Concerns
- Sexual Identity
- Social Anxiety
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Body positivity
- Immigrants
- Neurodivergent people
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- Professional Healthcare Providers
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Couples Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Eclectic Approaches
- Existential Psychotherapy
- Feminist Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic Therapy
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Process-Oriented Psychology
- Positive Psychology
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Brief Psychotherapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness Training
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Up to$200per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Illinois
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Illinois
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- In-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
State of Illinois
071.009651, Illinois
Certificates
Gottman Certification Level 2
Gottman Institute
Certification in the Gottman approach to relationship therapy
Education
University of Indianapolis
PsyD (Doctor of Psychology), 2023
Generalist concentration with research into the sexual well-being and sexual education experiences of autistic adults
University of Indianapolis
MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2020