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 ADD, ADHD, adjustment struggles, and neurodivergence.

Rachael utilizes experiential techniques through a cognitive-behavioral lens to approach life’s stressors in a way that will allow individuals to reach their goals and build their strengths. Rachael also enjoys using strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as well as Dialectical Behavior Therapy, both studied to be effective with teenagers and adults. 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.