How my journey began

Becoming a therapist, and eventually a coach, was a natural path for me beginning at a young age. Growing up in a family with various mental health struggles, I found myself naturally drawn to holding space for others. When I decided to pursue counseling as my major, I remember it came as no surprise to others

During this same period, my then-husband struggled with addiction, giving me firsthand experience in the importance of connection through difficult times and reinforcing my belief that it is a crucial factor in helping people move forward. In 2016, I returned to Montana and started my therapy practice, Bridger Peaks Counseling, which has since expanded into three office locations with over 20 practitioners.

In 2020, I went through a divorce and faced the process of untangling the attachment from 19 years of marriage and raising two children. Despite having a team of skilled professionals to support me through the process, I still felt the need for something more—a strategic partner who could guide me in representing myself and protecting my children. It was then that I realized the value of having a coach. This realization, combined with my own personal journey of navigating divorce and finding my footing as a woman on the other side, sparked a desire to support other women in similar situations. I decided to specialize in high-conflict divorce, becoming a coach in 2022.

Through my training as a therapist and now as a coach, I have gained the tools and expertise to serve as a guide, integrating not only my professional knowledge but also my life experiences. Everything in my journey has led me to Resilience to Rise. I believe that for women, going through a divorce or any significant life transition is an opportunity for a deep feminine awakening. As a coach, I aim to empower women to find clarity and resilience and harness their inherent strength in the midst of separation & divorce. My goal is to be an ally, a guide in clarity, and a strategic partner for individuals at any stage—from contemplation of separation to litigation.

What People Are Saying

  • Sydney S.

    “

    Through her expertise as a psychotherapist, speaker, divorcée, and mom of two,

    Rachael empowers women to find self-trust, boundaries, self-compassion, and

    confidence, guiding them toward their authentic selves and a life of fulfillment.

    ”

  • - Tina Swithin, CEO/Founder of the High Conflict Divorce Coach Certification Program

    “Rachael is a graduate of the High Conflict Divorce Coach Certification Program. This eight-week, intensive course focuses on the difficult dynamics of high-conflict divorce and child custody battles. Our program focuses on the intricacies of post separation abuse and our coaches are trained that it only takes one toxic, abusive or personality disordered individual to create a high-conflict situation.

    Rachael will be an amazing resource and advocate for those attempting to navigate the family court system. It was an honor to have Rachael in our program and I look forward to cheering her on in her advocacy work." - Tina Swithin, CEO/Founder of the High Conflict Divorce Coach Certification Program

Education & Training

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology I Montana State University

  • Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling I Walden University

  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Montana I 2014

  • Licensed Addiction Counselor in Montana I 2012

  • Certified Daring Way Facilitator I 2017

  • EMDR trained clinician | 2015

  • Certified High Conflict Divorce Coach | 2023

Coaching that supports women navigating the complexities of life transitions with compassion and courage.


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