Dr. Nina Rathmann, LCSW, CSW

Dr. Nina Rathmann greets readers with a calm, direct style and a focus on common struggles like anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and life transitions. She notes concerns such as trauma, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, eating concerns, and caregiver strain. The tone is practical and reassuring for someone making a first step toward help.

She works from an individual-centered stance and meets people where they are. Sessions aim to be warm and nonjudgmental so clients can feel heard and understood. Progress moves at the person's pace and focuses on real-world changes rather than abstract concepts.

Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered listening. Dr. Rathmann also uses emotionally-focused ideas and motivational interviewing when they fit a person's goals. These approaches are used to help people change unhelpful thoughts, clarify values, manage strong emotions, and build practical coping skills.

Dr. Rathmann earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Colorado in 1997 and a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver in 2000. She completed a Doctorate in Psychology with an emphasis on Health and Wellness in 2019. She brings more than 25 years of clinical experience to her practice in Colorado.

Her background includes work with medical issues, chronic pain and illness, bereavement, blended family and adoption concerns, aging and caregiver stress, and domestic violence recovery. Clients can expect collaborative goal setting, skill practice, and support for both short-term problems and longer-term growth.

Approach and online therapy that fits your life

Dr. Rathmann commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps people test and change patterns that get in the way of daily functioning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying personal values, accepting difficult emotions, and committing to actions that move a person toward a meaningful life.

She pairs these approaches with a client-centered attitude, so the choice of methods is collaborative. The therapist will help figure out which approach or mix of approaches best matches a person's goals, needs, and preferences. That way sessions stay practical and aligned with what the person wants to change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and skill practice, while phone sessions can be easier when lower bandwidth or a hands-free option is needed. Live chat and messaging support shorter check-ins, between-session coaching, and flexible communication for those who prefer writing. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and maintain continuity during life changes.