Rachael graduated with her BA in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas in 2016. In 2020, she received her MA in Counseling and Human Services from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. She has experience working with a variety of people with vast histories and backgrounds, and keeps an open mind in approaching each person and their individual experience.

In moving from Texas to Colorado in 2017, Rachael brought her experience in the criminal justice field with her. She worked extensively in Colorado's Department of Corrections where she was able to hone skills in working with addictions, anger management, and co-occurring disorders. More importantly, this experience solidified a deep value of non-judgmentalness. The world is full of surprises though, and Rachael transitioned into working with adolescents in residential settings, where she was able to provide services for depression, anxiety, and behavioral concerns. Rachael also enjoys and has experience working with individuals with anxiety, life transitions, and neurodivergence.

Rachael utilizes a variety of interventions and techniques to approach life’s stressors in a way that will allow individuals to reach their goals and build their strengths. Rachael likes incorporating a mix of cognitive processing, emotion regulation, and somatic work . In addressing trauma, Cognitive Processing Therapy is a highly evidenced based treatment which Rachael is fully trained in. Lasty, Rachael can work with misophonia and other sensory-based processing disorders through mindfulness and relaxation techniques. She knows that making the decision to start counseling can be a difficult one, so creating a safe space where people can say what needs to be said and be comfortable with themselves and have room to grow is of utmost importance.