- Warm interactive style
- Thoughts and habits focus
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Rachel
Rachel Pehrson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of clinical experience. She trained in social work and has provided psychotherapy across community mental health centers, primary care and pain clinics, homeless shelters, and outpatient substance use treatment settings. Rachel focuses on practical changes in day-to-day thinking and habits to reduce stress and improve functioning.
She uses a warm, interactive style that emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to each person's needs. Rachel avoids labels and works with people to set clear, achievable goals.
Her background includes work with depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, substance use disorders, chronic pain, and grief. She also helps people strengthen communication skills and manage relationship and intimacy concerns. Parents or caregivers dealing with stress related to caregiving can find specific support.
Rachel draws from several approaches in session, including cognitive behavioral techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness practices. These methods are used to shift unhelpful thinking, build new daily habits, and increase emotional tolerance. She will shape the conversation and plan to fit each client’s situation.
Clients can expect practical tools, grounded exercises, and follow-up between sessions when helpful. Rachel encourages small, steady steps that fit into everyday life. She is based in Colorado and offers therapy in English.
She uses a warm, interactive style that emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to each person's needs. Rachel avoids labels and works with people to set clear, achievable goals.
Her background includes work with depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, substance use disorders, chronic pain, and grief. She also helps people strengthen communication skills and manage relationship and intimacy concerns. Parents or caregivers dealing with stress related to caregiving can find specific support.
Rachel draws from several approaches in session, including cognitive behavioral techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness practices. These methods are used to shift unhelpful thinking, build new daily habits, and increase emotional tolerance. She will shape the conversation and plan to fit each client’s situation.
Clients can expect practical tools, grounded exercises, and follow-up between sessions when helpful. Rachel encourages small, steady steps that fit into everyday life. She is based in Colorado and offers therapy in English.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
How Rachel's Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when habits of avoidance get in the way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behavior routines. It often helps with anxiety, sleep problems, mood shifts, and managing day-to-day habits. Mindfulness-based work trains attention and awareness through simple exercises to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which supports coping with chronic pain and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Rachel will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time and checks in about what is or isn't helping so the plan can change as progress is made.
The original profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into busy schedules, saves travel time, and makes it easier to keep regular appointments. It can also allow for shorter check-ins on hectic days or flexible scheduling around work and caregiving responsibilities.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping problems, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and interactive, focused on practical changes and respectful dialogue. She avoids labeling and tailors work to each person's goals.
What is her clinical background?
She has nine years of experience and has worked in community mental health, primary care and pain clinics, homeless shelters, and outpatient substance use treatment.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW and practices in Colorado.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options when booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.