Rachel Wells
Psychologist, PhD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Denver, CO 80203
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Dr. Rachel Wells, Ph.D. (she/her) has been a licensed psychologist for 18 years. She specializes in compassionately providing proven treatments for anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and insomnia. Dr. Wells studied at Washington University in St. Louis, where she obtained a doctoral degree in clinical psychology. Dr. Wells has provided a variety of services in her career. She has helped Veterans overcome addiction and PTSD, helped people quit smoking, and helped people with anxiety and depression recover. She serves as an expert consultant to other clinicians who want to learn Motivational Interviewing.
Across these roles, Dr. Wells’ careful listening, empathy, and proficiency with scientifically backed techniques has been a crucial part of her clients’ progress. Whether the goal is to relax more in social situations, overcome trauma memories, or find motivation to change, Dr. Wells can share strategies to make those things possible.
The resiliency of the human spirit inspires Dr. Wells. She finds deep satisfaction in guiding people to thrive despite experiencing trauma or mental illness. She uses warmth, kindness, and humor to help clients ease into therapy. Outside of work, Dr. Wells enjoys hiking and baking.
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Payment Methods
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- Aetna
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- SelectHealth
Rachel Wells
Psychologist, PhD
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Colorado / PSY.0003858 Rachel Denise Maxwell Wells
- In Practice for 18 years
- Attended Washington University in St. Louis, Ph.D., Graduated 2005
- Membership with Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers 2012
- Membership with American Academy of Sleep Medicine 664545 / 2007
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Rachel Wells
Psychologist, PhD
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Veterans
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- First Responders
- Grief
- Relationship Issues
- Sleep or Insomnia
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Eclectic
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
- Written Exposure Therapy