Rachael Kates, LCSW(He/Him/His)

Rachael Kates is a licensed clinical social worker providing online therapy in Georgia. He works with teenagers and adults. Many of Rachael’s clients seek support for creative blocks, existential crises, boundary issues, burnout, trauma, perfectionism, and work/life balance. Rachael is particularly passionate about serving artists, writers, high‑intensity professionals, and queer teenagers. Rachael is trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT), Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(RO‑DBT), Rogerian Therapy, Adlerian Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Strengths Perspective, Attachment‑Based Therapy, and Geek Therapy.

He uses the therapeutic relationship, evidence‑based modalities, and a holistic lens to examine patterns and support change. Sessions may include: breathing exercises, grounding techniques, self‑inquiry, journaling, inner child work, body scanning, distress‑tolerance practice, interpersonal effectiveness and emotion regulation skill building, boundary‑setting, dramatic exercises, and media and art analysis. Rachael has found through repeated successes that this approach supports clients in: being kinder to themselves, becoming more assertive, reaching their goals, and developing safety in themselves to improve their lives and valued relationships.

Rachael’s style is radically genuine, non‑judgmental, and intense. When clients begin therapy, he focuses on meeting clients where they are, learning their history and where they want to go, so goals can be set collaboratively. Early sessions emphasize building a strong relationship, as rapport is the most important part of effective therapy.

Rachael is the founder of his practice Level 20 Brain Cleric. He is also a writer and educator. Outside of clinical work, he values continuity of care and healthcare advocacy and is committed to improving education around these issues. Outside of work, he enjoys travel, writing, collecting vinyl, anime, role‑playing games, language learning, going to burns and trying to keep his cat from committing crimes.