dr. Rachel Nielsen
29+ years experience

Dr.Rachel Nielsen

Psychologist

·PsyD
29+ years experience
Arvada, CO, United States
$200 - $250
Accepting clients

About

I am the president of Nielsen Psychological Services, an outpatient behavioral health care organization, specializing in individual and couples therapy related to trauma, anxiety, grief & loss, and violence prevention. I have 28 years of experience addressing trauma, stress, childhood abuse, physical and sexual violence, high-stress jobs and emergency services, identity and self-esteem, anxiety and depression, child loss, losing a loved one to suicide, and posttraumatic healing and recovery. I am here for the typical life struggles that people face - I can handle the heavy stuff. I love working with adolescents, teens, and adults. I believe people are much more resilient than they may recognize, and yet, sometimes the ways we have approached other challenges are just not working for us. I love partnering with people to help resolve those sticking points. A shift here and there can make all the difference in the world. All are welcome here and I'm here for you. Working with people going through difficult transitions, facing complex situations or losses, and working through past harms is an honor. I am compassionate, easy to read, transparent, direct, and invested in helping people come out stronger on the other side. Credentials & Experience: I have over 25 years of experience and hold two Masters degrees and a Doctorate in Psychology. I have provided care for all age groups from children to older adults. I am licensed in Colorado. I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and suicide.

"I use Behavioral principles, which are practical and respectful ways to understand how you have come to relate to the world through well-earned experiences. However, sometimes our approaches are just not working in the current situation. Feelings and thoughts are not "wrong." Thoughts can be compasses about changes we could make. I'm here to patiently, compassionately find answers with you."

I work with

Individual
Individual

Age groups

Adults
Adults
Children
Children
Teens
Teens

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Specialties

Areas of Focus

ADHDAnger ManagementAnxiety
Behavioral IssuesBipolar DisorderBody PositivityChild or AdolescentDepressionDivorceGriefInfidelityParentingPeer RelationshipsRelationship IssuesSelf-HarmingSexual AbuseSleep or InsomniaSuicidal IdeationTrauma and PTSDVeteransWomen's IssuesMood Disorders

Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Culturally Sensitive
Emotionally Focused
Integrative
Person-Centered
Strength Based
Trauma Focused
Supervision Services
Intervention
Positive Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Mindfulness-based (MBCT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Services & Pricing

Free Consultation

15 min · Online, In Person

Free

Individual Therapy

50 min · Online, In Person

$200

Sliding scale available.

Couples Therapy

50 min · Online, In Person

$250

Sliding scale available.

Qualifications

CALM AT HOME

Verified by Calm at Home

Licensed · PsyD

Rachel Nielsen · Verified May 2026

Education and Years in Practice

Attended University of Denver, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in , Graduated 2018

Additional Credentials

Membership from University of Denver

2003

Membership from University of Denver

2017

Insurance & Policies

Accepts insurance

I accept the following insurance plans: Aetna, Anthem BCBS Colorado, Cigna, BCBS of Massachusetts, BCBS of Texas, Oscar Health, Oxford, and United Healthcare. I provide superbills for out-of-network clients, and I accept sliding scale fees on a case-by-case basis.

Payment Methods

ACH Transfer
Cash
Check
HSA
Venmo
Zelle

Location

Nielsen Psychological Services

12191 West 64th Avenue

Arvada, CO, 80004

United States

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I use Behavioral principles, which are practical and respectful ways to understand how you have come to relate to the world through well-earned experiences. However, sometimes our approaches are just not working in the current situation. Feelings and thoughts are not "wrong." Thoughts can be compasses about changes we could make. I'm here to patiently, compassionately find answers with you.

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$200 - $250 Per Session
Accepts insurance

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