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Online therapist

Rachel Pehrson

Compassionate LCSW focused on practical change

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Credentials
LCSW, CSW
Experience
9 years
Licensed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Rachel

Rachel Pehrson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of experience as a psychotherapist. She practices in Colorado and draws on a variety of clinical settings from her past work, including community mental health, primary care and pain management, homeless shelters, and outpatient substance use treatment.

Rachel writes in a warm, interactive style and aims to treat people with sensitivity and respect. She helps individuals facing depression, anxiety, relationship stress, substance use concerns, trauma, and grief.

Background and approach

She also supports people coping with chronic pain and complex medical issues. Parenting and family concerns are listed as areas of focus, and she works with people on communication skills for healthier relationships. Rachel uses cognitive-behavioral methods, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered techniques in her sessions.

She also incorporates mindfulness exercises to help people gain practical tools for managing distress and building new habits. Her approach is collaborative and tailored to each person's needs. Sessions are built around practical steps and clear goals.

Rachel emphasizes assertive communication skills and coping strategies people can use between meetings. She avoids labeling and aims to create a space where clients feel heard and respected. If someone is ready to make a change, Rachel frames therapy as a supportive process.

She focuses on small, manageable steps toward greater wellbeing and helps clients practice new ways of responding to stress and relationship challenges.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice their thoughts and values and then take small, actionable steps toward a life they care about. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns and manage symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the person’s own goals guide the work.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the process. Rachel will collaborate with each person to match methods to goals and preferences, and she adapts the plan if something isn’t working. The emphasis is on practical changes and building skills that feel useful in daily life.

Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session choices before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, shorten commutes, and reduce time away from work or caregiving. Some approaches lend themselves to shorter skill-focused check-ins while others use longer sessions for practice and reflection, and the therapist will discuss what schedule and format make sense for you.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rachel commonly help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, parenting, and chronic pain.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive, emphasizing respect and sensitivity while avoiding labels. Sessions focus on practical skills and collaborative problem solving.
What kind of clinical background does she have?
Rachel has nine years of experience and has worked in community mental health centers, primary care and pain clinics, homeless shelters, and outpatient substance use treatment settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Rachel?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
9 years
Licensed
Colorado
Languages
English

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