About Nina
Dr. Nina Rathmann helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. She works with those coping with trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy problems, eating and body-image concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Her tone is steady and practical, aimed at people who need clear support and simple tools. She begins by meeting each person where they are and moving at a comfortable pace. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client.
Background and approach
Conversations are straightforward and aimed at finding manageable steps forward. Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Colorado, 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 holds LCSW and CSW credentials and has about 25 years of clinical experience in Colorado. Her approach borrows from several methods, including cognitive and emotion-focused work, acceptance-based strategies, and motivational interviewing. In practice this means combining helpful exercises, reflective listening, and goal-focused planning to address day-to-day struggles.
Dr. Rathmann describes the therapy space as warm and nonjudgmental. She aims to help people feel seen and heard while building skills for coping and change.
If you want to explore options, she asks that you begin with a short matching questionnaire to get started.
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and major life changes by encouraging small, value-driven steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical exercises to reduce symptoms like worry and low mood. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety, and many everyday problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotions and how they shape relationships and personal wellbeing; it can help people process grief, intimacy issues, and strong emotional reactions.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan as needed so the work fits the person’s life and priorities.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people see facial cues and work through exercises in real time. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messages make it easier to check in between sessions or fit brief conversations into a busy day. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, caregiving, and other demands.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
Also works with
- Addictions
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating disorders
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Intimacy-related issues
- Life purpose
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 25 years
- Licensed
- Colorado
- Languages
- English