Rhea Siemsen

Supervisor: Donald Cook, LPC-S, LCDC

Psychotherapist

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She/Her/Hers

My Origins:

My path into counseling has been shaped by both professional training and lived experience. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Brandman University while attending classes on Naval Air Station Lemoore, where I also worked in financial aid supporting military-affiliated students. I later earned my Master’s degree in Counseling from West Texas A&M University. I spent approximately a decade as a military spouse, including active duty, reserve service, and military contracting phases, with frequent deployments and extended time apart. This chapter of my life included navigating the realities of long-term separation, reintegration, and ultimately divorce.

These experiences provided first hand insight into the complexities of military life, including relationship strain, transitions, and the emotional impact of repeated deployments.

Professionally, I have experience working in community mental health as a substance use counselor, including supporting individuals involved in drug court, probation, and CPS-related cases. This work has strengthened my ability to balance accountability with compassion while helping clients navigate complex systems and expectations.

These combined experiences have given me a meaningful understanding of how life stress, systemic pressures, and personal challenges intersect.

Specialty:

My primary specialty is in addiction and substance use disorders, where I help individuals break free from the grip of addiction and build healthier, more fulfilling lives. I also have a strong interest in working with women, particularly in addressing issues unique to women’s mental and emotional health. Additionally, I work with clients struggling with relationship issues, ADHD, and other challenges that impact day-to-day functioning. My approach is always compassionate, and I strive to create a safe space for individuals to explore their struggles and work toward healing.

Therapeutic Approach:

I take a collaborative, down-to-earth approach to therapy. I want you to feel supported, but I’m also going to challenge the patterns that are keeping you stuck.

I work with adults who feel burned out, overwhelmed, or caught in the same cycles they can’t seem to break—whether that’s people-pleasing, struggling to set boundaries, or just feeling mentally and emotionally overloaded.

I love working with a wide range of clients, and I especially connect with women, LGBTQ+ clients, ADHD clients, and military members, veterans, and their families. I value creating a space where you don’t have to explain who you are or where you come from just to be understood.

Therapy with me isn’t stiff or surface-level. I show up authentically in session so my clients feel safe to do the same. There’s room for honesty, humor, and conversations that don’t feel overly filtered or scripted.

I’ll sit with you in the hard moments, the messy parts, and the in-between. We’ll laugh when it fits, process what hurts, and celebrate the wins—big and small. My goal is to help you make sense of what’s going on and build real, lasting change in a way that actually works for your life..

Personal Note:

Outside of therapy, I’m a mom, writer, and someone who understands what it’s like to juggle multiple roles and responsibilities. I enjoy reading, storytelling, traveling, movies, gaming, and creative outlets like Dungeons & Dragons.

I tend to show up as a real, grounded person in the therapy room, someone who values authenticity, humor, and honest conversation. I believe that when I show up as myself, it creates space for my clients to do the same. I’m also a strong believer in therapy as a space for growth, support, and self-understanding. I’ve experienced the value of that work personally. I believe the relationship between client and therapist matters, and finding the right fit is an important part of the process. I may not be the right fit for everyone, and that’s okay. My goal is to create a space where clients feel comfortable, supported, and able to show up as themselves.