Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 34 insurances. Specializes in Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Personality Disorders, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
Clients say this provider is
Hello! My name is Rachel Fondren and I am a licensed independent clinical social worker and private independent practitioner. I graduated from the University of North Alabama with a Bachelors in Social Work and from the University of Southern California with a Masters in Social Work. Over the years, I have worked with individuals on a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, personality disorders, trauma, career challenges, OCD, ADHD, and Serious Mental Illnesses.
In our first session, I focus on getting to know you and what brought you to therapy. We’ll talk about your current concerns, your personal history, and any goals you’d like to work toward. This session is also a chance for you to get to know me, ask questions, and see if therapy feels like a good fit for you. By the end, we’ll begin identifying your main areas of focus and setting a direction for our work together.
What stands out about my approach is the balance between creating a warm, supportive environment and using evidence-based strategies to help clients reach their goals. I draw from approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and mindfulness practices to help clients develop practical skills they can use outside of sessions. At the same time, I focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship, because I believe lasting change happens when clients feel truly heard and understood. Clients often share that they leave sessions with both greater insight and concrete tools they can put into practice right away.
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Personality Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
ADHD
Anger Management
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Coping Skills
Depression
Family Conflict
Grief
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
White
Woman
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Alabama
Kentucky
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Arlo
AvMed
Cash - $100 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
I have utilized this method of treatment for over 13 years. I work with clients to identify the best treatment method for their personality and preference.
I have utilized this method of treatment for over 13 years. I work with clients to identify the best treatment method for their personality and preference.
I have utilized this method of treatment for over 13 years. I work with clients to identify the best treatment method for their personality and preference.
I have utilized this method of treatment for over 13 years with client's who are experiencing OCD and OCD type tendancies. I work with clients to identify the best treatment method for their personality and preference.
I have utilized this method of treatment for over 13 years. I work with clients to identify the best treatment method for their personality and preference.
13 ratings with written reviews
August 3, 2026
I absolutely loved my first meeting with her. I felt like she defiantly was the therapist that I've been looking for and feel like she's an outstanding fit for me. She was very warm, open minded, and intelligent. She was very informative and educational. I felt very comfortable with her and safe. Very blessed to have found her. Look forward to be working with her moving forward.
April 27, 2026
I like that she has experienced life so she relates to me
February 12, 2026
When I was looking for a therapist I wanted someone who utilized DBT and Trauma informed therapy. I’ve only met with Rachel once but when we discussed what I wanted she was on board and had other great suggestions. For the first time in a while I’m hopeful and believe she will be a good fit for my healing journey.