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About Me

Hi, I’m Dr. Rachel

I’m a licensed psychologist who specializes in helping children, adolescents, young adults, and their families navigate ADHD, anxiety, OCD, tic disorders, and behavioral challenges.

I take the time to understand what’s driving each child’s challenges—their strengths, environment, learning style, and family dynamics—so we can create individualized strategies that lead to meaningful, lasting change.

I believe therapy should leave families feeling more capable, more confident, and equipped with practical tools they can continue using long after our work together has ended.

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My approach

Understand the Root Cause

Effective therapy begins with understanding why a problem is happening, not simply treating the symptoms.

Individualized Treatment

Every child is different. Treatment is tailored to each family’s goals, strengths, and challenges.

Practical Strategies

Sessions focus on skills families can use immediately at home, at school, and in everyday life.

Lasting Change

The goal is for families to leave therapy feeling confident they can continue making progress on their own.

Specialties

Parent Management Training

Helping parents become confident behavior coaches through practical, evidence-based strategies.

ADHD

Executive functioning, emotional regulation, organization, school success, and behavior management.

OCD & Anxiety

Exposure and Response Prevention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and practical coping strategies.

Tic Disorders

Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics and family education.

Training & education

College of Wooster

  • B. A. in Psychology
  • Magna Cum Laude
  • Phi Beta Kappa

Michigan State University

  • M. A., School Psychology
  • Ph.D., School Psychology

Michigan MedicineC.S. Mott Children’s Hospital

  • Internship
  • Integrative Behavioral Health
  • Pain & Diabetes Clinics

Kennedy Krieger InstituteJohns Hopkins School of Medicine

  • Postdoctoral Fellowship
  • Child & Family Therapy

Why families choose me

  • Take time to truly understand what’s going on.
  • Explain the “why” behind behaviors.
  • Provide practical tools instead of vague advice.
  • Collaborate closely with parents.
  • Individualize treatment rather than following a script.
  • Focus on meaningful change that lasts beyond therapy.

Outside the office

When I’m not working with families, you’ll likely find me spending time with my family, enjoying the outdoors, cheering on Michigan State athletics, or finding new ways to continue learning and growing as a psychologist.

I believe the best therapists never stop learning, and I continually seek additional training to provide the highest-quality evidence-based care for the families I serve.

Dr. Rachel Korest seated casually in her office

I’m here to help

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

Whether you’re navigating ADHD, OCD, anxiety, tics, or challenging behaviors, the first step is a conversation.

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