Meet Rachael | Refocus Therapy Colorado
At Refocus Therapy, therapy is not about fixing what is “wrong” with you — it’s about understanding what has shaped you, recognizing your strengths, and creating space for clarity, growth, and meaningful change.
I provide therapy for teens and adults in Colorado who are experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, perfectionism, or a sense of feeling stuck or disconnected from themselves.
My work is especially focused on supporting high achievers, athletes, and individuals navigating pressure, identity, and life transitions.
Therapy in Colorado for Anxiety, Burnout, and High-Pressure Lives
Many of the people I work with are:
high achievers who feel constantly “on”
teens and young adults struggling with pressure and expectations
athletes navigating performance, identity, or transitions
individuals experiencing anxiety, burnout, or emotional overwhelm
LGBTQ+ individuals exploring identity, belonging, and self-understanding
Even when working one-on-one, I consider the broader relational, family, and systemic factors that shape your experience.
My Approach as a Therapist
I use a relational, strength-based, and culturally responsive approach to therapy.
This means:
We look at patterns, not just symptoms
We explore both your internal experience and your external environment
We focus on understanding, not judgment
We move at a pace that feels safe and sustainable for you
Therapy with me is collaborative, grounded, and real.
I don’t assume — I ask. I don’t label — I get curious.
My Clinical Focus
I support clients navigating:
Anxiety and chronic overthinking
Burnout and emotional exhaustion
Perfectionism and high-achievement pressure
Identity exploration and life transitions
Relationship and family dynamics
Stress related to performance, school, sport, career or parenting
What You Can Expect in Therapy
Clients often come to me when they are tired of holding everything together on their own.
In our work together, you can expect:
a grounded, supportive relationship
space to slow down and make sense of what you’re feeling
practical tools for emotional regulation
deeper insight into patterns that keep you stuck
support in building self-trust and clarity
Why I Became a Therapist
I am deeply interested in how people make meaning of their experiences — especially during periods of stress, transition, or emotional overwhelm.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked as an award-winning photographer and photojournalist, documenting real people and real stories. That experience shaped how I see people: with curiosity, respect, and attention to the full complexity of their lived experience.
I was also a Division I athlete and team captain, which gave me firsthand experience with performance pressure, discipline, identity, and the mental demands that come with high expectations.
These experiences influence how I understand anxiety, perfectionism, and the pressure to keep going even when things feel heavy internally.
Credentials & Transparency
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern in my clinical year of graduate school, providing therapy under the supervision of an AAMFT-approved supervisor.
I currently see clients in Colorado, with telehealth therapy available for individuals across the state.
Therapeutic Approaches
My work is grounded in a combination of evidence-based and relational approaches. I adapt therapy to each individual rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.
Depending on your needs, I may integrate:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – to explore and shift unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, stress, and self-criticism
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills – to support emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal skills, and coping with overwhelm
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – to help you stay grounded in your values and take meaningful action toward the life you want, even when facing stress, pressure, or self-doubt
Narrative Therapy – to help separate your identity from problems and explore meaning in your lived experience
Internal Family Systems (IFS-informed) – to understand different internal “parts” with curiosity and compassion
Strength-Based Therapy – to identify and build on existing resilience, values, and capacities
I also maintain a relational and systems-based lens, meaning I consider how relationships, environment, identity, and larger systems influence emotional well-being.
Ready to Start Therapy in Colorado?
If you’re looking for therapy for anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, or life transitions, I’d be happy to connect.
You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I provide individual therapy for teens and adults in Colorado. My work is grounded in a relational, strengths-based, systems-informed, and culturally responsive approach.
Therapy focuses on supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, burnout, perfectionism, boundary challenges, and life transitions.
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I primarily work with:
High achievers and perfectionists
Athletes and high-performance individuals
Teens and young adults (13+)
LGBTQ+ individuals
People experiencing anxiety, stress, or burnout
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Common reasons include:
feeling overwhelmed or emotionally “stuck”
anxiety and overthinking
burnout or exhaustion from high expectations
difficulty with boundaries or people-pleasing
identity exploration and self-trust
life transitions (school, sport, relationships, career)
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That’s completely okay. Many people start therapy unsure of what to expect or whether it’s the right fit.
The first sessions are simply about slowing down, exploring what’s been feeling difficult, and seeing whether therapy feels supportive for you. There is no pressure to commit long-term right away.
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I take a relational, strengths-based, and systems-informed approach. This means we look at patterns, relationships, identity, and environment—not just symptoms.
Therapy is collaborative and paced to what feels safe and manageable for you.
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I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern in my clinical year of graduate school, providing therapy under the supervision of an AAMFT-approved supervisor in Colorado.
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Yes. I offer secure telehealth sessions for clients located in Colorado.
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I work from a culturally responsive and affirming perspective. I recognize that identity, culture, relationships, and systems all shape mental health and lived experience.
Therapy is a space where your identity is respected and explored without judgment.