Rachel earned three baccalaureate degrees in Psychology, Religious Studies, and Philosophy, followed by a master’s in Counseling Psychology from California State University, Bakersfield. She is currently working towards an additional M.S. in Philosophy from the University of Edinburgh. Rachel provides services to adolescents and adults focusing on the utilization of evidence-based practices and explorations in existential and mindfulness concepts. She believes that humans have the power to be who they desire to be and, through deep reflection and questioning, they can cultivate true meaning.

Chelsea Acosta is one of our receptionists you’ll see at our front desk, usually in the evening, at Aspire Behavioral Health. She was previously an office manager for a private medical practice specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology after graduating UEI with a certificate in medical billing and insurance coding. Originally, Chelsea had plans to become a registered nurse, but after taking a coding and administrative management course she realized she enjoyed the administrative side of the medical field more, as she’s able to be the voice for patients.

Hayley Halbrook, BA, MA, is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. Hayley earned her Baccalaureate in Psychology from California State University, Bakersfield followed by a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Antioch University, Santa Barbara. Hayley has provided services to adolescents, families, and adults focusing on the utilization of evidence-based practices. In addition, she has served children and adolescents of varying developmental stages, abilities, and backgrounds as a behavioral intervention specialist. Hayley enjoys art and creating in her spare time as well as incorporating art into her therapy practices with clients.