Rachel’s therapeutic philosophy is built around embracing individual strengths and discovering ways to help individuals live meaningful and authentic lives. Rachel works with clients struggling with relationships, anxiety, depression, transitions, ASD, ADHD, Bipolar, and more. As a Arkansas state licensed professional counselor, Rachel is equipped to help you work toward your self-determined goals and objectives throughout counseling. Her in-depth supervision with counselor supervisor William Symes provides invaluable insight and perspective from William's 45+ years of clinical expertise in the field. Rachel 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 loves spending time with her son, partner, and extended family, hanging out with friends, rock climbing, camping, traveling and all things outdoors.