Rachel has pursued a variety of careers and had many experiences that led her to become a therapist. From owning medical practices, including; a pharmacy, medical spas, a surgery center, to having fun with a couple toy companies, Rachel's life circumstances left her wanting to better understand herself, others and relationships. She attended The Life Coach School and became a certified life coach, and eventually finished her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She earned her associate's degree from Utah Valley University, her bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and pursued graduate school at the University of Concordia Irvine, Townsend Institute. She finds counseling to be the most fulfilling career because she says, "Everyone has their own story and there is something to be learned from every experience." She loves to see growth and to learn from others in their journey.

Rachel loves to work with people from all walks of life including a variety of people from different age groups, cultures, life experiences and backgrounds. She enjoys working with men and women who are silently suffering in their difficult relationships, or have gone through divorce, she works with couples who want to stay together and improve their relationship, as well as remarried couples experiencing blended family and step-children dynamics. She works with adopted and foster children, parents who have struggled with fertility and the adoption process. She works with parents and children who struggle with ADHD, learning disabilities, behavioral issues, defiant personalities and neurodevelopmental problems.

As a Clinical Mental Health Counselor Intern (CMHC-I), Rachel has experience working with borderline and narcissistic personality disorders, and addictive behaviors as well as helping partners struggling with codependent behaviors, including enabling and lack of boundaries in relationships.

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I am a believer in self-authoring our lives and becoming our true authentic selves. The quote, "Be yourself. Everyone else is taken." sums up what mental wellness is for me. For me, that means looking at the parts of myself that I want to deny or avoid, self-reflecting and engaging in secure attachments and healthy relationships, help me become the truest version of myself. When we are out of alignment with our authenticity, undesired symptoms will accrue. I try to stay grounded in my relationship with myself, God and others, to get the relational nutrients I need to handle the inevitable storms, shade and sunshine of life. Loving myself means caring for my needs by being vulnerable, connecting with others, being responsible for my thoughts, feelings and actions, having healthy boundaries, and asking safe people and loved ones to help me in my journey along the way. These factors are essential for my overall mental health and happiness.

I love people, and I love to have fun. I love to travel and see new people, cultures, food and experiences. I enjoy nature, the beach, the mountains and everything in between. Hiking, exploring, camping, boating, and skiing and trying new activities. I taught dance, mostly ballet for 25 years and enjoyed teaching kids and adolescents as they grew and developed in their skills. I love to dance and listen to good music. I enjoy learning and reading great books by amazing people who share their knowledge. A fun fact is, I have seven beautiful children, but none of them are biologically mine. I have two adopted children and five stepchildren. Another fun fact is that I was on ABC's Shark Tank for one of my toy companies. I love to spend time with my family and friends and make the most of this wild and crazy ride we are all on together.