Pear Tree Behavioral Health

Helping families and children flourish in a complex world.

At Pear Tree Behavioral Health my aim is to inspire confident and connected parenting. Journeying along an unexpected parenting path can often feel isolating and overwhelming. Together, we can navigate this path with optimism and from a place of possibility. To families looking for support, you are not alone and I am here to help.

Rachel Poirier M.Ed., BCBA

My love of science started early and has been ongoing; I was enchanted by paleontology in elementary school, campaigning to save endangered species in middle school, and exploring national parks throughout high school. This passion for learning about the elements necessary for systems to thrive led me to earn a B.S. in Biology, and later my M.Ed. in Educational Policy. After over a decade of working with the International Baccalaureate, teaching and training teachers both in the U.S. and overseas, my own unexpected parenting path led me to shift my focus to directly supporting children and families.

I offer a unique blend of personal, professional and academic experience, and I’ve found that it provides a beautiful opportunity to apply the neuroscience of relationships and emotional regulation in a way that can inspire confident and connected parenting.

My Services

You didn’t expect this - that’s ok.

I strive to provide a safe and nurturing space for parents and educators to land. My services focus on understanding and addressing challenging behaviors at home or school using a holistic model; this is intended to support the development of effective communication methods, emotional regulation, and increased resilience. These practices are designed to reflect your family’s values and are customized to specific challenge areas. My philosophy aligns with the social model of divergent abilities and I provide neurodiversity-affirming information and resources.

Childhood anxiety
Executive functioning
Gifted learners
Twice exceptionality (2e)
Understanding behavior from a brain-based approach

Areas of expertise and interest include:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Autism
Asynchronous development
Attention differences/ADHD

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Designed to provide parents and caregivers with an understanding of the root causes of challenging behaviors and how to address them collaboratively, my aim is to support the development of effective communication methods, emotional regulation, and increased resilience for the family. Strategies will be implemented using a holistic approach that aligns with your family’s values, with a focus on skill building.
Designed to scaffold learning both academically and behaviorally, my aim is to partner with the teaching team to support academic achievement, executive functioning within the classroom environment, and student self-advocacy skills. These services can also focus on supporting social executive functioning within the larger school context.
These services include partnering with the teaching faculty to inspire educators in creating inclusive classrooms, affirming all learners, and increasing participatory behaviors. This approach integrates 17 years of educational leadership and teacher training experience, and will be customized to fit the unique needs of each school and classroom environment.