Rachel LaDuke

Rachel LaDuke is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults and teens on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and parenting challenges. Rachel focuses on building motivation, self-esteem, and confidence so people can move forward from difficult moments.

Rachel believes each person knows their own story best. She helps people notice their strengths and use them to face change. Seeking help is framed as a courageous first step, and Rachel aims to create a supportive space for that work.

In sessions she listens carefully and works collaboratively to set goals. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape practical steps people can try between meetings. The approach is direct and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on everyday skills rather than jargon.

Rachel also offers support around family struggles, anger, depression, and coping with major life changes. Her additional focus includes divorce and separation, domestic violence, infidelity, jealousy, postpartum depression, and self-harm concerns. She pays particular attention to issues that affect women and young adults.

People who come for therapy with Rachel often want clear, useful strategies and steady encouragement. She supports clients as they practice new habits, reflect on patterns, and make choices that match their goals. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.

Evidence-based techniques and online care

Rachel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in plain terms. One common approach is skill-based work that teaches coping strategies for anxiety and stress, such as breathing practices, behavioral experiments, and stepwise problem solving. These tools help people manage day-to-day symptoms and test new ways of responding.

Another frequent focus is relationship and self-esteem work that looks at patterns in thinking and behavior. This involves naming unhelpful patterns, trying small changes, and practicing clearer communication to improve confidence and connection. That kind of work often helps with parenting stress, jealousy, and relationship strain after separation.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan as progress is made. Clients are invited to share what works and what does not so the approach evolves together.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a quick update is needed and make attending sessions easier around work or childcare responsibilities.