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Understanding emotions and practical coping tools

Rachel Sirek, LPC

3 years in practice · based in Colorado · sessions in English · 5 methods listed · online only

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About Rachel

Rachel Sirek is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Colorado. She focuses on helping adults understand their emotions, relationships, and recurring patterns. Rachel aims to reduce self-criticism and to find ways of coping that fit how each person operates.

Her sessions are collaborative and flexible. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to tailor practical tools to each person’s needs. Rachel uses plain language to teach skills for managing anxiety, improving emotional regulation, and addressing low self-esteem.

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Background and approach

She has experience in both outpatient and crisis settings. That background taught her to stay compassionate and curious while helping people through hard moments. Rachel also supports people who want clearer strategies for executive functioning and identity concerns.

In therapy she helps people work through grief, relationship struggles, anger, and the ups and downs of mood disorders. She also addresses concerns like panic attacks, abandonment or attachment worries, and feelings of isolation. Rachel’s sessions focus on small, concrete steps.

She helps clients practice skills between sessions and adjust approaches as needed. The aim is steady progress that fits daily life. People meet her and find straightforward guidance, calm listening, and a nonjudgmental space to try new ways of coping.

She works with clients to set goals and measure what is actually helping.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions toward those values, even when feelings get in the way. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and finding direction in life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific strategies to reduce symptoms like panic, worry, and persistent negative thinking.

Choosing an approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick or blend methods based on goals, life demands, and what feels most useful. That way the plan adapts as progress is made and priorities change.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skills practice and worksheets. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or you need a shorter check-in. Messaging or live chat supports ongoing coaching and quick skill reminders between scheduled sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family routines while keeping the focus on practical tools and steady progress.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?

Rachel works with adults around stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, bipolar symptoms, and trauma. She also addresses issues like low self-esteem, relationship strain, and life transitions.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a practical, collaborative style drawing on CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on learning skills and testing what works in daily life.

What kind of clinical background does she have?

Her experience includes both outpatient therapy and crisis work over three years. That mix informs a calm, curious approach to hard moments and sudden stress.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

Rachel holds an LPC credential and practices in Colorado.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

What this counselor works with

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Colorado
Languages
English