Compassionate Trauma Counseling
Empowering you through holistic mental health therapy.
Rachel’s Approach
The Philosophy: “Life is the Meditation”
Rachel operates from the core belief that “Life is the Meditation.” She is dedicated to compassionately nurturing the therapeutic relationship through creative exploration and a multifaceted approach. By encouraging clients to tap into their innate resources, she supports them in navigating life’s challenges—meeting them exactly where they are on their wellness journey.
Rachel’s work is centered on empowerment. She guides her clients to discover and cultivate deep personal insights and strengths, enhancing their conscious well-being. This focus on growth and resilience is especially vital during difficult transitions and in the profound work of healing from trauma.
is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate and a Registered Psychotherapist with over 35 years of experience. Her unique clinical approach integrates mental health, spiritual guidance, and the arts. Rachel completed her doctoral coursework (ABD) in Clinical Psychology at Union Institute and University and holds both a BFA and an MFA from the University of Colorado, Boulder, where she attended on a full graduate scholarship.
Rachel’s work is centered on empowerment. She guides her clients to discover and cultivate deep personal insights and strengths, enhancing their conscious well-being. This focus on growth and resilience is especially vital during difficult transitions and in the profound work of healing from trauma.
is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate and a Registered Psychotherapist with over 35 years of experience. Her unique clinical approach integrates mental health, spiritual guidance, and the arts. Rachel completed her doctoral coursework (ABD) in Clinical Psychology at Union Institute and University and holds both a BFA and an MFA from the University of Colorado, Boulder, where she attended on a full graduate scholarship.
Broad Clinical Expertise
Rachel’s therapeutic experience is deeply inclusive, spanning diverse cultures, ages, and backgrounds. She works extensively with children, teens, adults, couples, and families, with a specialized focus on the unique challenges of the aging process and the LGBTQ+ community.
An Integrative Approach to Healing
In her practice, Rachel gently navigates the complexities of anxiety, depression, and stress. Her work is particularly centered on trauma—ranging from childhood adversity and abuse, to PTSD and complex trauma. By blending traditional clinical modalities with creative and spiritual exploration, she helps clients move through their trauma, grief, adjustment issues, self esteem and guilt.
Methodologies
Rachel utilizes an integrative, holistic framework tailored to the individual, drawing from:
Mindfulness-Based Therapies: ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Mindfulness Therapies for depression, anxiety and trauma, Hakomi, somatic and breath work-influenced practices.
Cognitive & Behavioral Therapies: CBT and Solution-Focused strategies.
Depth & Connection: Humanistic, Existential, and Emotion-Focused approaches.
Specialized Care: Addiction treatment and trauma-informed recovery.
Rachel’s therapeutic experience is deeply inclusive, spanning diverse cultures, ages, and backgrounds. She works extensively with children, teens, adults, couples, and families, with a specialized focus on the unique challenges of the aging process and the LGBTQ+ community.
An Integrative Approach to Healing
In her practice, Rachel gently navigates the complexities of anxiety, depression, and stress. Her work is particularly centered on trauma—ranging from childhood adversity and abuse, to PTSD and complex trauma. By blending traditional clinical modalities with creative and spiritual exploration, she helps clients move through their trauma, grief, adjustment issues, self esteem and guilt.
Methodologies
Rachel utilizes an integrative, holistic framework tailored to the individual, drawing from:
Mindfulness-Based Therapies: ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Mindfulness Therapies for depression, anxiety and trauma, Hakomi, somatic and breath work-influenced practices.
Cognitive & Behavioral Therapies: CBT and Solution-Focused strategies.
Depth & Connection: Humanistic, Existential, and Emotion-Focused approaches.
Specialized Care: Addiction treatment and trauma-informed recovery.
Contact & Connectivity
For inquiries or to schedule a session, please reach out via the following channels:
- Email: Rachelsserenity@gmail.com
- Phone: 720-318-0158 (Text or call for scheduling changes)
- LinkedIn: Rachel Cole – Psychotherapy
Speaking & Media Inquiries
Rachel is available for interviews and discussions regarding Mental Health, Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma Recovery, and Spiritual Growth. Please reach out via email to coordinate.
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Hear from Our Clients
Professional Review
Rachel is a deeply knowledgeable counselor in meditation, mindfulness, and trauma. She engages with clients with a direct yet thoughtful approach that fosters healing and growth effortlessly. She is supportive and wise, allowing clients to feel safe.
Olivia Howk-Pomykal MA,LP
2/10/2026
Professional Review
Rachel has a calming presence that provides a warm, thoughtful, and emotionally safe atmosphere for her clients. Her holistic focus integrates all aspects of life in a culturally humble way.
Michelle Minette MA, CHLC
2/10/2026
Client Review
I’ve been a client of Rachels since August 2025. I’ve learned so much about myself through her specific insights into my life’s patterns and her questions that lead me to reflect on impactful experiences and people. I know I have a helpful therapist when I find myself journaling about insights I’ve gained from Rachel to alter my behavior to improve interactions and how I feel about them.
Leah
2/10/2026