Rachel Murdock, MS, LPC, LCPC, LMHC, is the owner and clinician of Beyond the Storm Behavioral Health, LLC, a group practice in Eastern Jackson County, MO. Her practice specializes in mental health counseling for first responders, survivors of abuse, and individuals experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, or post-traumatic stress. A significant part of her work involves conducting statutory wellness checks for first responder agencies, where she provides psychoeducation on trauma, promotes psychological resilience, and offers essential resources and referrals. Rachel’s clinical expertise is built on a distinguished career spanning over two decades, including more than 10 years as a Child/Adolescent Forensic Interviewer with the FBI, where she conducted nearly 3,000 interviews. She is a recognized expert witness for the United States on matters related to forensic interviews, human trafficking, and victimology. Rachel further shares her extensive knowledge by teaching undergraduate and graduate psychology courses at Avila University, Missouri State University, and Southern New Hampshire State University.