Rachel Pehrson, LCSW, CSW | Therapist in Colorado

Warm and interactive
Values-based care
Skills for daily life

About Rachel

Rachel Pehrson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nine years of clinical experience. She earned a Master of Social Work in 2012 and has provided psychotherapy across community mental health centers, primary care and pain clinics, homeless shelters, and outpatient substance use programs. Rachel focuses on practical steps people can use to feel steadier and more connected in everyday life.

She works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma and grief. Codependency, relationship and intimacy-related issues, chronic pain, and stress are also areas she addresses. Her style is warm and interactive, aiming to make sessions feel respectful and down-to-earth.

Rachel blends several approaches to tailor treatment to each person. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and actions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify values and take meaningful action.

Mindfulness exercises are part of her work to help people notice and shift habitual reactions. She also draws on client-centered principles to keep the focus on each person’s goals and experience. Rachel avoids labelling and centers sensitivity and compassion in sessions.

Practical skills and communication strategies are common parts of therapy with her. She helps people build assertive communication and coping tools they can use outside sessions. If someone is ready to make a change, she aims to support and empower them as they take steps forward.

How Rachel Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online

Rachel commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people identify what matters to them and take small, consistent steps toward those values. ACT can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes because it focuses on action rather than just eliminating symptoms.

She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and change behaviors that get in the way. CBT is practical and skill-focused, useful for depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and many everyday struggles.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences early on and adjust methods over time. Together the client and therapist decide which tools and exercises fit best for the situation.

Session options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example allowing shorter check-ins during a work break or avoiding travel time. It also makes it simpler to continue consistent care when schedules or mobility change.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Attachment issues Blended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgiveness Guilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness JealousyLife 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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rachel commonly address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma and grief. Codependency, relationship and intimacy concerns, chronic pain, and parenting stress are also listed areas of focus.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is warm and interactive, with an emphasis on respect and sensitivity. She avoids labeling and tailors sessions to each person’s needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has nine years of experience working as a psychotherapist in community mental health, primary care and pain clinics, homeless shelters, and outpatient substance use settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed as LCSW and CSW and practices in Colorado.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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