Today we’d like to introduce you to Rachel Murdock.
Rachel, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
After hitting a burnout crossroads, I decided to bet on myself and leave the FBI to start my own business and focus on mental health of high-performing individuals and first responders. I left the FBI in January 2023 and three days later, opened the doors of Beyond the Storm Behavioral Health. It was just me at the time and now I have almost twenty employees providing mental health support in Eastern Jackson County.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Running a business is never a smooth road, but I can’t complain about the growth and success of my business. There have been growing pains and things that I have learned along the way. Funding a small business is always a challenge and the ebbs and flows of working with insurance companies and riding the wave of economic changes is always an adventure.
We’ve been impressed with Beyond the Storm Behavioral Health, LLC, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Beyond the Storm Behavioral Health is a team of dedicated mental health professionals, led by founder and clinical director Rachel Murdock, offers compassionate, trauma-informed care. With a distinguished background supporting first responders and survivors of abuse, Rachel brings decades of experience in trauma treatment, forensic interviewing, and navigating trauma’s impact within the justice system. Her leadership and national-level expertise shape our practice’s focused and evidence-based approach to healing.
Our clinicians are specially trained to support clients facing a wide range of mental health challenges, including trauma recovery, PTSD/PTSI, anxiety, depression, OCD, perinatal mental health concerns, and stressors unique to first responders. Each therapist at Beyond the Storm is selected for their clinical skill and deep commitment to trauma-informed practices, helping clients gain practical tools to build resilience and achieve lasting recovery. Through ongoing training and education—much of it led by Rachel herself—our team stays at the forefront of evolving therapeutic methods.
At Beyond the Storm, we believe healing begins with feeling seen, heard, and supported. We provide a safe, judgment-free space for individuals to process difficult experiences and reclaim their sense of well-being. Whether you’re navigating life transitions, confronting past trauma, or seeking specialized support, our team is here to walk alongside you on your path to recovery.
We’d love to hear about any fond memories you have from when you were growing up?
My father, who is now deceased, gave me a pound puppy on my first day of kindergarten and my daughter recently found it and I was able to talk about him.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.beyondthestormkc.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthestormkc/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=61557603728527
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelnmurdock/
