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Dr. Nina Rathmann

Dr. Nina Rathmann, LCSW, CSW

Therapist in Colorado

Compassionate, experienced therapy for everyday struggles

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25 years of experience listed

LCSW, CSW professional credentials

English languages

  • 25 years experience
  • LCSW and CSW
  • Colorado based

About Nina

Dr. Nina Rathmann is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self esteem, and major life changes. She also supports those facing trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, eating issues, and compassion fatigue. Her approach is calm and steady, aimed at helping people feel more able to cope day to day.

She uses a mix of approaches that match each person's needs. Sessions move at a pace the client chooses. The focus is on small, practical steps that can make daily life easier and more manageable.

Dr. Rathmann trained in psychology and social work. She has a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver and a Doctorate in Psychology with an emphasis on Health and Wellness earned in 2019. She also holds the credentials LCSW and CSW and brings 25 years of practice experience to her work in Colorado.

In the room she aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental place where people can be heard and understood. Conversations explore current struggles and practical ways to reduce distress, build healthier habits, and strengthen coping skills. Many people find this steady, flexible way of working helpful when life feels overwhelming.

Her background includes work with medical and caregiving concerns, blended family issues, adoption and foster care topics, chronic pain and illness, and aging-related challenges. She encourages people to reach out with specific questions so they can learn whether her style fits their needs.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that matter, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and understanding. The therapist offers empathy and nonjudgmental support so clients can make their own choices and build self trust, a helpful way to address self esteem, grief, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thinking patterns and habits and teaches simple tools to change them. It can reduce anxious and depressive symptoms and improve daily coping skills.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. Together they can adjust techniques over time until something feels useful.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. Ask about scheduling and how sessions are typically handled so you know what to expect.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSelf esteemCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purpose

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self esteem, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, eating concerns, compassion fatigue, and related life challenges.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm and nonjudgmental and adapts to each person. She focuses on practical steps and moves at a pace the client prefers.

What is her professional background?

She has 25 years of clinical experience and holds a Doctorate in Psychology with an emphasis on Health and Wellness, plus a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed as LCSW and CSW and practices in Colorado.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Do you take clients from other countries?

The therapist does not accept international clients at this time.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to get started?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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