Rachel Schmitt, PhD

Rachel Schmitt, PhD, is a licensed psychologist who conducts diagnostic evaluations for children and young adults suspected of having anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, behavioral concerns, executive functioning concerns, sensory processing concerns, learning disabilities, depression, developmental delay, and related conditions. Dr. Schmitt earned her PhD from Indiana University-Bloomington, in 2009. She completed her two-year post-doctoral fellowship at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. She was a psychologist in the Neurology Department at Boston Children's Hospital for 14 years. She completed a year of teaching in AmeriCorps right after college, in Denver, Colorado.

Dr. Schmitt offers both psychological evaluations and child behavioral therapy. Dr. Schmitt uses a developmental and strengths-based approach to provide compassionate care. After evaluations, she continues to work with families to provide support. She also collaborates with schools to create positive behavioral plans. She is a seasoned professional who collaborates with families to provide strategies to best guide your next steps.

Parenting can be hard work. Dr. Schmitt offers parent support/behavioral consultations for parents with children age 1-10 to discuss positive support strategies. She works closely with families to craft hands-on, positive behavioral plans and continues to support their growth. Client quote: "Everyone should have someone like Dr. Rachel to help them with parenting."