Dr. Nina Rathmann , LCSW, CSW

Dr. Nina Rathmann, LCSW, CSW, brings more than 25 years of clinical experience helping people navigate anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life transitions. She combines formal training with a flexible, person-centered approach to meet each individual's needs, drawing on established methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Rathmann earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado in 1997 and completed a Master of Social Work at the University of Denver in 2000. In 2019 she added a Doctorate in Psychology with an emphasis on Health and Wellness. Her professional credentials include LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and CSW - Clinical Social Worker.

Her practice emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental setting where clients are invited to move at their own pace and explore new perspectives for understanding and growth. She has worked extensively with individuals and families on issues including stress, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, family problems, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, PTSD and trauma, grief and bereavement, body image and eating concerns, and compassion fatigue.

Rathmann approaches therapy collaboratively, beginning where the client is and tailoring interventions to match goals and preferences. Her experience spans medical and psychosocial challenges as well as complex family dynamics, and she focuses on practical strategies and emotional insight to support long-term well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and commit to actions that support a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and emotions. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and a collaborative relationship in which the therapist supports the client's own capacity for growth and self-direction.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Rathmann works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adapts interventions as the work unfolds to ensure the best match.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility in how sessions are scheduled and delivered. Video calls and phone sessions provide face-to-face connection when needed, while live chat and text-based messaging can support more frequent check-ins and convenience for busy schedules or mobility limitations. This variety of options helps make sustained therapeutic work more accessible and easier to integrate into everyday life.