As of 07/09/2025, Rachel has moved to a new location at 617 Sycamore Street, Clarkston WA 99403. Lifeworks Counseling is now located inside the Gary and Jutta Hughes Charitable Foundation office at 617 Sycamore Street in Clarkston WA.

Rachel completed her BS in Interdisciplinary Business and Education/Psychology Degree at Lewis-Clark State College in 2004, and her M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology  from Washington State University in 2006, with specialized coursework in counseling at-risk youth, hypnotherapeutic techniques, and certificate studies in Adlerian Individual Psychology.

She served as adjunct faculty with Washington State University/Graduate School Community Counseling Program from 2011 to 2016.  Rachel served as adjunct faculty for Lewis-Clark State College, Social Sciences Division/Psychology Department from 2006 to 2009 with emphasis in developmental psychology and working with at-risk youth.    Rachel has previously worked as a Designated Mental Health Professional, and as a Specialized Sexual Assault Advocate and Specialized Sexual Assault Therapist.

Rachel's interactions with clients are enriched by her diverse experiences during the thirty years prior to becoming a counselor. Her experiences in the worlds of human resource management, volunteer program development and management, teaching, and the rearing of four children have molded her into a well-rounded person and, therefore, Counselor.