Rachel

Miss Rachel Van Harken

Licensed Clinical Social Workers

“My therapeutic style is empathetic, empowering, and individualized in order to meet the unique needs of each person, help reduce judgements.”

About Me

I offer an empathetic space where you can feel truly heard. My approach is tailored to your unique journey, helping you navigate challenges without judgment. We work collaboratively to empower your voice, cultivating self-compassion and practical strategies for growth. This is ideal if you are seeking a supportive environment to explore your feelings and find your own way forward.

Approach

I build sessions around what feels most useful to you, balancing gentle curiosity with clear, practical steps so you leave with something to try between meetings. In my Longmont office I work in English and keep a calm, predictable pace that helps children, teens, and adults feel safe to explore. We use creative approaches, mindful practices, and short, skill-focused exercises alongside thoughtful assessment when needed to track progress. This way of working often suits people seeking steady, collaborative support and real-world change.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Art Therapy

    A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Play Therapy

    A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.

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  • Psychiatry

    A branch of medicine specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, including the prescribing of medication.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Psychosis

    A mental state in which a person loses contact with reality, which may involve hallucinations, delusions, or severely disordered thinking.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Social Workers

    A social worker licensed to provide clinical therapy, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Licensed Clinical Social Worker From Pennsylvania; Missouri; and Colorado

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Qualifications

University of Pennsylvania

Service Areas

Blue Spruce Therapy

In-person

Longmont, Colorado

United States