Rachel uses a therapeutic approach driven by research evidence and infused with warmth and responsiveness. Always honoring the individual person, Rachel recognizes that the most effective progress occurs where sound clinical methods and emotional connection meet.

As an experienced clinician, Rachel is passionate about linking learning and linguistic science with how intervention is conducted. Her guiding philosophy is the notion that ALL people deserve communication access, and that robust communication gives way to a richer life—one full of meaning and the freedom to make one's own choices.

A Texas native, Rachel graduated summa cum laude from Texas Christian University (B.S., Speech-Language Pathology) and has a Master's Degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is licensed to practice in the state of North Carolina..

Rachel has co-authored published work in the Journal of Children and Media, has contributed to research efforts for the CHLLD Lab and the OWL Lab, and has presented on dyslexia evaluation and intervention.