Rita Petersen

Rita Petersen believes that everyone has a unique story, and that each individual's life holds profound meaning. Her approach emphasizes that stories shape thoughts, words, feelings, and behaviors. When clients find themselves struggling or feeling that life is not unfolding as they had hoped, she encourages them to challenge themselves. Rita guides individuals to reshape their thoughts, refocus their words, experience new feelings, and make intentional choices regarding their behaviors, ultimately aiding them in rewriting the rest of their narratives. With expertise in addressing anxiety, depression, divorce, blended family dynamics, trauma, PTSD, and life transitions, she works compassionately with those grappling with complex issues such as sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, sexual addiction, marriage enrichment, women's issues, grief and loss, military life, and career shifts. Her fervor lies in empowering others to reach their potential. Rita helps individuals and families embrace conflict as a catalyst for change, fostering effective communication, joyful laughter, self-acceptance, and resilience in facing life's challenges. Having navigated her own life experiences as a military wife, a divorced single working mother, an advocate for her children, a volunteer chaplain, and a supportive friend, she understands the rich tapestry of life. A farm girl at heart, Rita has learned to appreciate the vibrancy of city life, enjoys music and arts, treasures outdoor adventures like canoeing the Boundary Waters, revels in the beauty of the Rocky Mountains, and cherishes the experiences of global travel. With a strong foundation built on courage, hope, renewal, integrity, and trust, she is passionate about partnering with her clients on their journeys towards empowered freedom and a life well-lived.