About Rachel

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 13 years of experience based in Colorado Springs, CO. I work with couples who find themselves having the same fights on repeat, individuals navigating anxiety, depression, or life transitions, and parents who are trying to balance the chaos of raising good humans. I have a special interest in working with blended families, and people navigating different neurotypes in their relationships, an interest shaped by both professional and personal experience.

My approach is collaborative, genuine, and grounded in helping people create change that actually works. Together, we'll explore what's happening beneath the surface, identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical ways to move forward.

My work integrates several evidence-based approaches, including ACT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Foundationally, I use a systemic lens; I believe our relationships, family experiences, and broader contexts shape how we understand ourselves and interact with others. Together, we'll look at what patterns still serve you, what no longer fits, and what you want to do differently moving forward.

Clients often describe me as straightforward and occasionally sarcastic. Therapy can be challenging, and I don't believe it has to be serious all the time. When it feels appropriate, I bring humor into the room and offer real talk alongside compassion and support.

In addition to my clinical work, I teach and supervise future therapists. I love helping pre-licensed clinicians grow their confidence and develop their own authentic approach to therapy.

Outside of work, I spend most of my time with family, friends, and rescue animals. You'll usually find me reading, hiking, checking out local restaurants, listening to podcasts, baking, or doing my best to practice what I preach in my own life and relationships.