Dr. Rachel Heater is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, trained specifically in the science of relationships. She is a Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, an AAMFT Approved Supervisor, and a Certified Parent Coordinator. Rachel's background and passion lie in helping couples and families resolve conflict, improve communication, strengthen relationships, and rediscover love. Her approach is integrative, holistic, and based on scientific research. She believes therapy should be a collaborative, creative, and fun process, where learning about yourself and others is fundamental to growth and healing.

Rachel received her Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Mercy College, and obtained her doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northcentral University with a specialization in General Family Therapy. She has completed Level 3 Gottman training with the Gottman Institute with additional training in couples in affairs, attachment, parenting, family reunification and child-centered play therapy through the National Institute of Relationship Enhancement.