Dr. Nina Rathmann, LCSW, CSW

Dr. Nina Rathmann is a licensed social worker with 25 years of clinical experience who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, addictions, and life transitions. She offers an individualized, flexible approach that meets each person where they are and moves at a pace that feels right for them. Drawing on an eclectic mix of evidence-informed methods, she focuses on creating a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel seen and supported as they explore new perspectives and coping strategies.

Dr. Rathmann trained in psychology and social work, earning 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 later completed a Doctorate in Psychology with an emphasis on Health and Wellness in 2019. Her clinical credentials include LCSW and CSW - explained in plain terms as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Social Worker - reflecting advanced training and licensure in social work practice.

She has developed particular experience helping people with chronic illness, caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, adoption and foster care concerns, eating and body image issues, and compassion fatigue. Whether addressing acute crises or ongoing life challenges, Dr. Rathmann emphasizes collaboration, practical skills, and compassionate support to help clients build understanding, resilience, and meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Nina Rathmann integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered principles into her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying personal values to guide action - useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning - effective for anxiety, depression, and coping with change. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and a supportive therapeutic relationship so clients can explore their experience and discover their own solutions - helpful for grief, relationship issues, and emotional processing.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dr. Rathmann works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve. This collaborative stance helps tailor care to each person’s circumstances.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - clients can meet by video call, speak by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging to fit therapy into busy lives or manage mobility and caregiving responsibilities. These options make it easier to attend regularly, try different formats, and maintain continuity of care when schedules or locations change.