- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- Self esteem work
About Rachel
Rachel LaDuke is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with 10 years of professional experience. She works with adults and teens who face stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and issues with self-esteem. Rachel also addresses anger, depression, and help with life transitions in practical, day-to-day terms.
She focuses on concrete skills people can use right away. Sessions often include talking through patterns, building motivation, and practicing new ways to respond when emotions run high. Rachel treats clients as the expert on their own lives and helps them use their strengths to manage problems.
Her approach is straightforward. Conversations aim to identify what keeps problems going and then test small changes. That can mean trying breathing or grounding exercises, practicing different ways of speaking with others, or creating step-by-step plans for stressful situations.
Rachel has experience supporting people through divorce, separation, and family problems. She also works with issues such as infidelity, jealousy, postpartum depression, workplace stress, and young adult concerns. When self-harm or domestic violence come up, she addresses immediate safety and practical next steps.
She invites people to take the first step when they are ready to look at change. The initial appointments focus on clear goals and usable strategies. Over time the work shifts toward building habits that reduce reactivity and increase steady coping.
Therapeutic techniques and remote sessions
Rachel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is skills training that teaches concrete methods for managing intense feelings, such as breathing drills, grounding exercises, and short behavioral experiments. These tools help reduce immediate reactivity and give a person options when anger or anxiety builds.Another approach is problem-focused work that looks at interaction patterns and communication habits. This involves identifying recurring triggers, practicing new ways of speaking, and rehearsing conversations to reduce escalation. That work often helps with relationship strain, workplace friction, and parenting conflicts.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what works. Clients help set priorities and give feedback about which strategies feel most useful.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during workday breaks. Some formats also reduce the need to be on camera or require less bandwidth, which can make regular sessions more practical for everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns as well as anger, depression, and life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style in sessions?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, emphasizing clear steps, moment-to-moment strategies, and building motivation.
How long has she been practicing?
Rachel has 10 years of professional work experience as a counselor.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and how are fees handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.