Licensed clinical social worker recordColorado
Rachel Pehrson, LCSW, CSW
Colorado
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and addiction
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- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in Colorado
- LCSW, licence CSW.09926388
- NPI
- 1811231301
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Colorado
These details come from information Rachel supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- ACT methods
- CBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Rachel
Rachel Pehrson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Colorado with nine years of clinical experience. She has worked in community mental health centers, primary care and pain management clinics, homeless shelters, and outpatient substance use treatment programs. Rachel lists a wide range of concerns she helps people with, including depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma and grief.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work earned in 2012 from Long Island University. She has supported people living with chronic pain and medical conditions. She also has experience helping people develop clearer, more assertive communication skills to improve relationships.
In sessions she uses practical, evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral strategies and acceptance and commitment therapy. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas and mindfulness practices to help people notice patterns and try different responses. Rachel describes her style as interactive and respectful.
Clients can expect conversations that focus on real-life problems and concrete skills. That can include coping tools for anxiety, steps to reduce substance use, or strategies for managing mood swings and sleep problems. She works with issues related to identity and intimate life as listed in her specialties.
Her approach includes setting goals together and adjusting plans as needs change. The therapist emphasizes collaboration and clear communication about next steps. To begin, readers are asked to use the site’s online matching and scheduling flow to set up a first session, and to confirm current session options before booking.
BHow sessions work
How Rachel integrates therapy approaches for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and focus on actions that line up with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, mood, sleep, and addiction-related behaviors. Mindfulness Therapy uses attention exercises and simple practices to reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment awareness, which can support stress and chronic pain management.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with the client to identify which methods feel most helpful and adjusts the plan as goals evolve. This is a shared process that centers the client’s needs and preferences.
Confirm current session options before booking to see which online formats are offered. Many people choose online sessions because they can fit appointments into busy schedules, shorten travel time, or opt for an audio check-in when video takes more bandwidth. Talk with the therapist during the first meeting about what will fit into daily life and which session style will best support your goals.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She lists help for stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, depression, trauma and grief among other areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses an interactive, respectful approach that mixes cognitive behavioral ideas, acceptance and commitment therapy, psychodynamic thinking, and mindfulness exercises.
How many years has she been practicing?
She has nine years of experience working as a psychotherapist in a range of settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW and is licensed in Colorado as a LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; pricing details are provided through the site during sign up.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers