Dr. Daniel Raker
Practical, client-centered psychological care
CO Psychologist PSY.0004966, NM Psychologist PSY-2022-0115 Colorado
- Experience
- 10 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Daniel
Dr. Daniel Raker practices as a licensed psychologist based in Colorado with ten years of clinical experience.
Background and approach
He directs Western Slope Psychological Services and is the creator and host of the Peace, Love, & Psychology podcast. Over his career he has worked in community college counseling, mental health clinics, and pain and illness treatment settings, and has developed a particular familiarity with trauma-related concerns and patients managing chronic health challenges.
Dr. Raker favors a client-centered stance that honors each person's autonomy and dignity while helping them set practical goals for therapy.
He integrates evidence-informed methods with an emphasis on cognitive and mindfulness-oriented interventions, and also uses EMDR and solution-focused techniques when appropriate. His style is accepting and solution-oriented, and he focuses on helping people learn skills they can apply in daily life to manage stressors, mood disturbances, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, and career or life transitions.
He holds psychologist licenses in Colorado (CO Psychologist PSY.0004966) and New Mexico (NM Psychologist PSY-2022-0115). Prospective clients who prefer straightforward explanations of psychological ideas and collaborative goal-setting may find his approach particularly accessible.
Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care
Dr. Raker commonly draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, emphasizing respect for the client's autonomy, active listening, and collaborative goal-setting to support personal growth and decision-making. When trauma is a focus, he may incorporate EMDR to address distressing memories and their emotional impact through structured processing techniques.
Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. He works with clients to clarify goals, preferences, and needs and then tailors interventions accordingly so that therapy fits the person rather than forcing a single method.
Online therapy options include video sessions, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to attend regular appointments and maintain therapeutic momentum while balancing work, health, or family commitments.
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Experience
10+ years
Licensed
Colorado, New Mexico
Languages
English