Delores "Dee" Willits-Rahrs , LIMHP

Delores "Dee" Willits-Rahrs brings 31 years of clinical experience to her work as a licensed mental health professional. As a LIMHP - a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner - she combines respect, encouragement, and practical knowledge to help people move toward solutions that fit their lives.

She has worked with individuals, couples who are together and couples who are separated, and with families navigating addiction. Her caseload has included people managing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and ADHD, as well as those facing life changes such as the loss of a loved one, health challenges, financial strain, and work and family conflicts.

Her practice emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered approach inspired by Carl Rogers. Assessment and treatment planning happen together so goals reflect each person’s priorities. She also draws on approaches such as reality-oriented techniques and cognitive behavioral strategies to support responsibility, clearer decision making, and practical coping skills.

Delores values teaching acceptance and forgiveness, and she believes a touch of humor can make difficult work feel lighter. Her sessions focus on identifying concrete steps forward so people can regain perspective and find renewed meaning in daily life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Delores "Dee" Willits-Rahrs often integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy in her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a trusting relationship and helping the person explore goals and values at their own pace - it is useful for people seeking emotional support and clearer direction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety and depression. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) encourages facing difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect personal values - it can help with stress, life transitions, and patterns that feel stuck.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Delores collaborates with each person to assess needs, try strategies, and adjust the plan based on progress, goals, and personal preferences so therapy fits the individual rather than the other way around.

Online sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging - offer flexibility for busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. These options can support consistent work on goals and make it possible for people in different locations to access licensed professionals and therapists who can help them move forward.