Rachel’s therapeutic philosophy is built around embracing individual strengths and discovering ways to help people live meaningful and authentic lives. Her primary focus is working with individuals struggling with anxiety, OCD, CPTSD, ADHD, and ASD. She holds an active Wilderness First Responder certification and has received specialized training to work with first responders. Rachel has been trained in trauma-informed care, clinical rock climbing therapy, psychodynamics, and adventure therapy. Her 4+ years of in-depth supervision with counselor-supervisor William Symes, LPC-S provides invaluable insight and perspective from his 45+ years of clinical expertise in the field. Rachel is an Arkansas state licensed professional counselor and holds Master of Science and Education Specialist degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Harding University, where she served as the assistant editor-in-chief at the Journal of Graduate Education Research and was a member of the Chi Sigma Iota Honors Society. She received her B.A. from the University of Arkansas in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy. Rachel has research experience in social psychology, neuroscience, and the intersection of mental health and diet, in which she has published original research. In her free time, Rachel is passionate about rock climbing and the outdoors. She spends most of her free time camping and climbing with her partner and son and spending quality time with loved ones. Rachel will begin offering rock climbing therapy in Fall 2024.