Denver
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Rachel Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Photo of Rachel Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC

Rachel Smith

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC (she, they)

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1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80002
(719) 294-1656
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How do you find inner peace when your outer presentation feels wrong? Where is self-acceptance when the world around you is unaccepting? If you're asking these questions, know that you're not alone—and you're not broken! Maybe you’re carrying invisible burdens—questions about who you are, chronic anxiety or depression, old traumas that still live in your body, or shame tied to how you love or express yourself. You might feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or like you’ve been asked to shrink yourself to survive.
You may be navigating sexual trauma, identity exploration, relationship stress, or grief that lingers far longer than anyone expected. Perhaps you’re queer, neurodivergent, kinky, polyamorous, a sex worker—or exploring any of those truths—and want a therapist who gets it without needing a long explanation.
You’ve done so much to get here. Maybe this is your first time in therapy—or maybe you’ve tried before and didn’t feel seen. You’re not too much. You’re not alone. I’m here to walk alongside you with curiosity, humor, and compassion. Therapy doesn’t have to be heavy to be healing. Let’s take the next step together.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Assessing Alternatives Counseling

Denver, CO 80002

(719) 294-1656
Currently accepting new clients for clinical supervision and adult Autism and ADHD assessments. Therapy services are on a waitlist basis.
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Lesbian and Bisexual 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (719) 294-1656
Photo of Rachel Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Assessing Alternatives Counseling

Denver, CO 80002

(719) 294-1656
Currently accepting new clients for clinical supervision and adult Autism and ADHD assessments. Therapy services are on a waitlist basis.
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Lesbian and Bisexual 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Colorado Access
  • First Health
  • Health First Colorado
  • Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
  • Medicaid
  • Optum
  • Rocky Mountain Health Plans
  • Out of Network
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Rachel Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (719) 294-1656
Photo of Rachel Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Rachel Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (719) 294-1656

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Colorado / LPC.0021200 Rachel Katherine Smith

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 5 years
  • Attended New York University, MA Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness, Graduated 2022

    • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from University of Central Arkansas BS in Psychology and Biology with a focus on Neuroscience / 2013
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Licensed professional counselor with a background in neuroscience. ACA, SAIGE, and AARC member. I offer affirming care for 2sLGBTQIA clients, trauma survivors, and those exploring identity, sexuality, and non-traditional relationships.
Photo of Rachel Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Rachel Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 294-1656
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Licensed professional counselor with a background in neuroscience. ACA, SAIGE, and AARC member. I offer affirming care for 2sLGBTQIA clients, trauma survivors, and those exploring identity, sexuality, and non-traditional relationships.
Photo of Rachel Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Rachel Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 294-1656

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • LGBTQ+
  • Lesbian
  • Bisexual

Expertise

  • 2sLGBTQIA+
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Depression
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • sex, sex work, and kink positive
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
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What you want might be as simple and as profound as this: to feel safe in your own skin. To stop carrying shame that was never yours to begin with. To reconnect with joy, pleasure, and meaning. You're looking for a space where you can be your full self and begin to heal, grow, and breathe again.
Photo of Rachel Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Rachel Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 294-1656
"
What you want might be as simple and as profound as this: to feel safe in your own skin. To stop carrying shame that was never yours to begin with. To reconnect with joy, pleasure, and meaning. You're looking for a space where you can be your full self and begin to heal, grow, and breathe again.
Photo of Rachel Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Rachel Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 294-1656

Endorsement

Leslie Pinaire
Leslie Pinaire
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC, RH(AHG), CCN
Rachel is incredibly thoughtful and thorough in her approach to mental health. She recognizes the uniqueness of each client and meets them exactly where they are. She brings a sense of safety and compassion that allows for immense growth.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Expressive Arts
  • Feminist
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Rachel Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Rachel Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (719) 294-1656
Photo of Rachel Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Rachel Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (719) 294-1656

Location

Primary Location

Assessing Alternatives Counseling

Denver, CO 80002

(719) 294-1656

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Currently accepting new clients for clinical supervision and adult Autism and ADHD assessments. Therapy services are on a waitlist basis.
Photo of Rachel Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Rachel Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Call for a free consultation now - (719) 294-1656
"
Currently accepting new clients for clinical supervision and adult Autism and ADHD assessments. Therapy services are on a waitlist basis.
Photo of Rachel Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Rachel Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Call for a free consultation now - (719) 294-1656