Dr. Nina Rathmann, LCSW, CSW

Dr. Nina Rathmann welcomes people coping with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, life changes, trauma, and issues linked to chronic illness. She listens without judgment and aims to create a calm, supportive space where clients can be heard. Her work also covers relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, self-esteem, eating issues, and compassion fatigue.

She takes an adaptable approach and meets each person where they are. Sessions move at the client's pace and focus on practical skills and new ways of looking at old problems. People can expect a straightforward conversation about goals and small steps to try between meetings.

Dr. Rathmann brings 25 years of clinical experience to her practice. She holds a Master of Social Work and a Doctorate in Psychology with an emphasis on Health and Wellness, and she carries the LCSW and CSW credentials. Her background includes supporting people facing cancer, chronic pain, caregiver stress, aging concerns, adoption and foster care issues, and blended family dynamics.

Therapy may draw on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thinking, acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and willingness, and emotionally-focused work to strengthen emotional awareness. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused steps are used when people want short-term, goal-oriented change.

If someone wants to start, they can select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and readers should confirm current session options before booking.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when emotions are difficult. It can be useful for chronic illness, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing thoughts and behaviors that fuel distress and trying practical alternatives to change mood and functioning. It often helps with depression, anxiety, and coping with medical issues. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and expressing core emotions to improve emotional clarity and relationship patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Confirm available session formats before booking, as this profile does not list specific online options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats also work better when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and EFT techniques to remote sessions so people can practice skills and try new approaches between meetings.