Rachel was born and raised in Madison. She earned her bachelor’s degrees in both psychology and women and gender studies from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. She then obtained a post baccalaureate certificate in communication disorders and sciences from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, and after that she received her master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. Rachel is passionate about collaborating with families and other professionals to implement strategies both in therapy sessions as well as outside of the clinic. She has specialized training in the Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) framework for gestalt language processors and Orton Gilligham approach to reading. Additionally, she is trained in feeding therapy. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with friends and family, reading, crafting, and kayaking.