- ACT principles
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Rachel
Rachel Pehrson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Colorado with nine years of experience as a psychotherapist. She has worked in community mental health centers, primary care and pain management clinics, homeless shelters, and outpatient substance use treatment programs. Rachel works with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, substance use, trauma, grief, parenting stress, and anger.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Long Island University earned in 2012. Over the years she has supported people living with chronic pain, medical illness, and co-occurring conditions. She has experience helping people develop more direct and assertive communication so they can manage conflict and improve connections with others.
Rachel uses a mix of approaches in sessions. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people clarify values and make practical changes. Mindfulness practices are also a regular part of her work to help reduce reactivity and build attention.
In sessions she aims for a conversational, interactive style. She avoids labels and focuses on concrete skills and small, sustainable steps. That can include emotional regulation strategies, communication practices, and behavioral experiments to test new ways of handling stressful situations.
Clients who want to manage anger, reduce workplace or relationship conflict, or cope with grief and addiction often find the practical focus useful. Rachel emphasizes collaboration and helps people pick strategies that fit their daily life.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Rachel commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. ACT helps people clarify personal values and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are intense. It suits people who want to reduce avoidance and live more in line with what matters to them. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going, and it provides concrete exercises to test new responses and reduce reactivity. Finding the best approach is collaborative. She will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, daily life, and preferences. That means adjusting the mix of value-driven work, thought-challenging exercises, and mindfulness practice over time. Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a weekday break, remove travel time, and make it easier to follow through with homework between meetings. Online sessions also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and let people try guided mindfulness or breathing exercises within the appointment time.Areas of expertise
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, substance use, trauma and grief, anger, parenting strain, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is conversational and interactive, focusing on practical skills, communication practice, and mindfulness exercises to reduce reactivity.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working as a psychotherapist across community mental health, primary care, shelters, and substance use treatment settings.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Colorado.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.