Welcome.
Hello, I’m Rachel, and I’m so glad you’re here.
My passion is helping women heal the trauma and attachment wounds that can keep them stuck in the same patterns, despite being self-aware, insightful, and committed to doing the work.
My path to trauma therapy actually began with couples therapy. I earned my master’s degree in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy and began my career working with individuals and families impacted by addiction. I later pursued specialized training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, with a focus on trauma, sexuality, and addiction.
After opening my private practice in 2018, I quickly noticed that couples often struggled to create lasting change when one or both partners were carrying unresolved trauma or childhood wounds. I realized that helping people change their relationships meant helping them heal what was underneath the pattern.
In 2020, I completed my first EMDR training, and it transformed the way I practice. I saw clients move beyond simply understanding where their patterns came from and begin experiencing real change in how they felt about themselves, their relationships, and their lives.
Today, I work exclusively with individuals using EMDR, AIT, and trauma-informed, attachment-focused approaches. I work especially well with women who have spent years being capable, independent, and self-aware, but still find themselves overthinking relationships, struggling with boundaries, people-pleasing, feeling responsible for everyone else, or repeating patterns with emotionally unavailable partners.
Therapy with me is about more than gaining insight. It’s about healing the experiences underneath the pattern so you can feel safer in your body, trust yourself, and create relationships that actually feel secure and fulfilling.

Training and Expertise
EDUCATION —
B.A. Psychology, University of Kansas 2012
M.A. Marriage, Couple and Family Therapy with an emphasis in Sex Therapy, Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling 2015
TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS —
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EMDR - EMDRIA Approved Basic Training I & II with Carol Miles (2020)
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EMDR 2.0 -Advanced Attachment Training with Ad de Jongh, Ph.D. and Suzy Matthijssen, Ph.D.
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EMDR Certification (2022)
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EMDR Consultant in Training (CIT) status (2022)
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AIT-Basics with Catherine Marino (Jan. 2024)
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AIT -Advanced Training with Lisa Bowker (2024)
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EFT- Basic Training & Core Skills (2017)
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EFT & Addiction- Advanced Training with Michael Barnett (2018)
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EFT & Infidelity- Advanced Training with Jim Furrow (2019)
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Telemental Health Training and Certificate with Raymond Barrett (2020)
License:
LA License: MFT1299
CA Licencse: 146724
