About Rachel
Rachel Pehrson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of experience as a psychotherapist. She practices in Colorado and brings a down-to-earth approach to helping people who feel stuck by anxiety, depression, addiction, or life changes. She has worked in community mental health centers, primary care and pain management clinics, homeless shelters, and outpatient substance use treatment programs.
That variety shaped a practical style focused on what helps day to day.
How Rachel works
Rachel uses clear, respectful talk and avoids labels when possible. Her work often includes helping people manage chronic pain, grief, or medical challenges alongside mental health concerns. She also supports people with relationship struggles, communication issues, and intimacy-related worries.
Rachel helps people build assertive communication skills and healthier patterns in their interactions. Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), client-centered therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness practices. Sessions include exercises and real-world strategies rather than only talk.
Plans are tailored to each person’s needs and goals. Rachel describes her style as warm and interactive. She aims to empower people to take steps toward a more fulfilling life.
To begin, readers are encouraged to use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a session.
Rachel lists 10 ways of working on the entry:
What Rachel works with
The areas below are the ones Rachel selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Sleeping disorders
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Registers | LCSW, CSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 9 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Colorado |
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Online support options
How Rachel’s Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small actions toward them, even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings appear. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches clear skills to change unhelpful habits. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, sleep problems, and mood concerns. Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve stress management, which can support chronic pain, grief, and emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Rachel will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their preferences and needs. She adapts exercises and discussions based on what is helpful, and adjusts plans over time if something isn’t working.
Please confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it simpler to attend from flexible locations. Many people find online sessions helpful for maintaining continuity between appointments and practicing skills in the settings where they actually live and work.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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