Blaise Rastello, LCSW, CSW

Blaise Rastello is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. He brings ten years of clinical experience and a direct, respectful approach to sessions. Blaise focuses on practical steps people can use between visits to feel steadier and more in control.

His style is straightforward and compassionate. He listens carefully and then works with each person to set clear, doable goals. Conversations are shaped around what the person needs most that week, whether that is coping skills, motivation, or changing unhelpful thought patterns.

Blaise uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered techniques, and motivational interviewing to build momentum and confidence. Sessions often involve identifying thought patterns, trying small behavioral experiments, and reflecting on what does and does not help. He explains ideas in plain language and keeps plans compact and realistic.

He tailors the pace and focus to each person rather than following a fixed program. That can mean shorter focused sessions on problem-solving or longer work on deeper habits and beliefs. People leave sessions with clear next steps they can try between meetings.

Blaise holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Colorado. He aims to create a respectful space where people can practice new ways of coping and make steady progress toward better daily functioning.

How Blaise’s Approaches Work Online

Blaise draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT focuses on practical skills and small experiments that can be practiced between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy is also part of his work, which means sessions follow the person’s pace and priorities while the therapist offers empathy and understanding. Motivational Interviewing is used when people feel stuck about change, helping them clarify goals and find their own reasons to move forward.

Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the process. He collaborates with each person to decide which methods make sense for their goals and daily life, and he adjusts the plan as progress is made or new challenges appear.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule. Video calls allow real-time conversation similar to in-person visits. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can work well when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging can help keep momentum between sessions and allow brief updates or coaching during the week. These options provide flexibility while keeping the focus on clear goals and practical steps.