Rachael Ryan, LICSW
Child, Teen & Adult Therapist
Work schedule: Tuesday through Thursday. Days, Afternoon and a few early evening appointments available. She can see you in-office or via Telehealth. Immediate availability. Currently INN network with BCBS (all plans), Health Partners, Cigna, Aetna (no Allina or Medicare), First Health and UCARE. Should be INN with Optum plans (Medica, UMR, UHC) by 5/8/26.
She can also see those who want to Self-pay and seek reimbursement yourself. Fill out an appointment request here.
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Advanced Trained Specialist for Children, Teens and Adults
Rachael Ryan, LICSW, is a trauma-informed therapist in Eagan, MN who works with children (ages 5+), teens, adults, and older adults. She specializes in the connection between mental health, the body, and lived experience. She integrates several modalities depending on the need of the client, such as play therapy, trauma-informed therapy and culturally sensitive therapy.
About Rachael Ryan, LICSW
Rachael believes healing happens when people are supported as whole individuals — mind, body, culture, and environment. Her approach is grounded in trauma-informed, evidenced-based treatment that honors each person’s unique background and life story.
Clients appreciate Rachael’s calm, thoughtful, and collaborative style — a therapeutic presence that balances genuine compassion with practical, evidence-informed tools. Whether you are navigating a life transition, processing trauma, managing a chronic illness, or simply trying to make sense of the world, Rachael offers a space to slow down, reconnect with your strengths, and move forward.
Specialties & Clinical Focus
Rachael provides therapy for children (5+), teens, adults, and older adults seeking support with:
- Anxiety and stress responses
- Depression and low mood
- Burnout and emotional exhaustion
- Trauma and stress response
- Chronic illness and medical stress
- Prenatal and postpartum mental health concerns
- Hormonal mood shifts and menstrual cycle changes
- Parenting stress and caregiver fatigue
- Climate anxiety and eco-grief
- Life transitions and identity exploration
Rachael also has deep expertise supporting individuals navigating the emotional weight of chronic illness — not only for the person living with the condition, but for the family system and community it touches.
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Trauma-Informed Therapist in Eagan, MN
Therapeutic Approaches & Methods
Rachael draws from a range of evidence-informed and body-centered approaches tailored to each individual:
Movement-Based Therapy
Integrates the body into the healing process, recognizing that trauma and stress live not just in the mind but in physical experience and sensation.
Play-Based Therapy
Used especially with children and teens, play therapy creates a natural, low-pressure environment where young people can express and process difficult emotions.
Hormone-Aware Therapy
Acknowledges how hormonal shifts — including those related to the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, postpartum, and aging — influence mood, cognition, and emotional wellbeing.
Climate-Aware Therapy
Rachael is a certified Climate-Aware Therapist, trained to support individuals experiencing climate anxiety, eco-grief, and the emotional toll of living in an era of environmental uncertainty.
Trauma-Informed & Decolonizing Framework
Rachael’s practice is rooted in a decolonizing lens that honors cultural identity, systemic context, and the diverse lived experiences of every person she works with.
Rachael’s Therapy Approach
Rachael brings a calm, grounded, and collaborative presence to every session. Her style is warm and unhurried — creating space for clients to feel genuinely heard before moving toward tools and change. Clients describe therapy with Rachael as:
- Gentle, steady, and deeply respectful
- Holistic — addressing mind, body, and lived experience
- Practical, with real tools clients can use outside of sessions
- Culturally sensitive and inclusive of diverse backgrounds and identities
Rachael often reminds clients:
“Healing is not linear, and it doesn’t look the same for everyone. What matters most is that we find the path that fits you.”
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Education & Professional Experience
Rachael is a born-and-raised Minnesotan who earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Saint Catherine University / University of Saint Thomas. She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a board-certified clinical social work supervisor, a role she has used to mentor and support the next generation of clinical social workers for the past seven years.
Rachael’s background includes hospital, inpatient, and outpatient medical social work — experience that gives her a uniquely holistic understanding of how physical health and emotional wellbeing are inseparable, and how chronic illness shapes not just the individual but the entire family system.
She is also a certified Climate-Aware Therapist, reflecting her commitment to staying at the forefront of emerging mental health needs in an ever-changing world.
Who Rachael Works Best With
Rachael is a great fit for people who appreciate:
- A calm, unhurried, and collaborative therapy style
- A therapist who honors the whole person — body, mind, culture, and environment
- Sensitivity to hormonal, medical, and physical dimensions of mental health
- An inclusive, culturally aware, and affirming therapeutic space
- Children 6 and up struggling with:
- Anxiety
- Transitions
- Behaviors impacting school or other settings
- Sleep issues
- Sibling conflict
She is especially helpful for people who:
- Are managing chronic illness alongside emotional or mental health challenges
- Are navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or hormonal changes
- Feel overwhelmed by the state of the world and are looking for grounded support
- Are caregivers who have forgotten to care for themselves
- Want therapy that respects their cultural background and lived identity
- Are parents of children or teens who need a relatable, play-informed approach
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Personal Life
Outside the office, Rachael surrounds herself with all things green and growing. You can find her laughing with her husband, relaxing with her dogs and cat, feeding peanuts to her chickens, or tumbling around with her three boys.
She brings that same grounded, nurturing, and curious energy into every session with her clients.
Start Therapy With Rachael
If you are ready to feel more like yourself — supported, understood, and equipped with tools that actually fit your life — Rachael is here to help.
Request an appointment today to begin your therapy journey.
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Insurance
Rachael is currently in-network with BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield). By mid-April 2026, she will be accepting all major insurance plans. She also welcomes clients who prefer to self-pay.
Self-Pay Rate (Opting Out of Insurance)
2026: $175 (53–55 minute session)
This fee reflects choosing not to use insurance and paying out of pocket for your service.
For active clients, please message Rachael in the client portal.
Contacting her about ongoing clinical matters by regular email or phone is discouraged, as it is not HIPAA compliant and should be reserved for in-session time.
Messaging inside the portal is the preferred form of communication.
For crisis or urgent situations, please call 911 for an emergency. For urgent mental health support when your therapist is not available, call the national crisis number at 988.