Dr. Nina Rathmann
Experienced LCSW blending practical therapy methods
LCSW, CSW Colorado
- Experience
- 25 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Nina
Dr. Nina Rathmann offers support for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief and bereavement, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, as well as coping with life changes and compassion fatigue.
Background and approach
Her practice also attends to issues such as eating and body image difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, adoption and foster care matters, blended family tensions, communication problems, and the complexities of divorce and separation. Drawing on 25 years of clinical experience, Dr.
Rathmann blends evidence-informed methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered approaches to fit each person’s needs. She aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore perspectives, develop new coping skills, and move toward greater understanding and resilience.
Trained in Colorado with an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado, a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver, and a Doctorate in Psychology focused on Health and Wellness, she holds LCSW and CSW credentials (CO LCSW CSW.00002117).
Her tone is collaborative and paced to the individual, working from where a person is and toward where they want to go.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Dr. Nina Rathmann uses treatments grounded in practical skill-building and values-based work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and then developing concrete strategies to change those patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult internal experiences while committing to meaningful action, which can help with life transitions, chronic illness, and persistent emotional pain. Client-Centered Therapy centers the therapeutic relationship and the client's own goals, offering empathic support and reflection to foster self-directed growth.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to understand their concerns, goals, and preferences and will adapt methods over time so the treatment feels like a good fit for that individual's needs.
Online sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, caregiving, or medical commitments and allow steady continuity of care even when life gets busy or travel is required.
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Experience
25+ years
Licensed
Colorado
Languages
English