Welcome
I’m a California and New York licensed speech-language pathologist working with children, teens and young adults. I specialize in social cognitive therapy and treatment for selective mutism. I work with clients in-person at my office in Presidio Heights, as well at their homes or schools throughout the Bay Area, and via telehealth.
My practice is grounded in deeply informed, relationship-based care for children, families, and young adults navigating social communication differences, neurodivergence, and complex developmental profiles.
About Rachel
I’ve worked with children, adolescents and adults across the lifespan in private practice, schools, and in-patient settings. I completed my clinical training in speech-language pathology at UCSF and Social Thinking® - Stevens Creek. Additionally, I am a Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) trained clinician who is educated in gestalt language processing and delayed echolalia. Having experienced selective mutism myself growing up, I have empathy and passion for helping my clients who are struggling with communication.
Services
I work with children, teens, and adults who experience differences in social communication, language, and learning.
Areas of focus include:
Autism (including PDA profiles)
ADHD and related executive functioning challenges
Social pragmatic communication differences
Social anxiety
Selective mutism
Developmental language delays
Expressive and receptive language disorders
Natural Language Acquisition (Gestalt language learners)
I provide a range of services including:
Individual therapy
Group therapy
Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs)
Assessments
On-site school support and trainings
Home-based services
Caregiver coaching
Professional workshops, consultations and trainings