Rachel Zahler Walker

Rachel Z Walker

Licensed Psychotherapist; Trainer, Consultant (Trauma/Dissociation Specialist)

Private Practice (Office)

[email protected]

Lessons Learned

• This population is massively underserved.
• The level of misunderstanding and mis-attunement experienced by this population is often higher and more pervasive than with children who are not considered disabled.
• This population is more at risk of sexual abuse and exploitation any other population.
• This population is as deserving and as responsive to trauma treatment as any other population.

Resources Developed

• CEC Pioneers presentation
  • Recording: https://traumarecoverystore.com/collections/trainings-1/products/2754887
  • Handouts: https://exceptionalchildren.org/sites/default/files/2026-06/Rachel%20Za…

Collaborative Areas of Interest

• Promoting equal access to high quality information and treatment for this population. Helping treatment become more available.