I am licensed in Texas with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, depression, anxiety, PTSD, & coping with life changes. I am knowledgeable and skilled with developmental and behavioral disorders, issues associated with head trauma, dementia, and other neurological conditions.
Because every individual is different I am eclectic in my therapeutic approach. I am willing to find the techniques and approaches that will work best for you. My hope is that with each session I am able to give you some new idea or skill that will bring a positive change to your life outside of therapy.
I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Aging and geriatric issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
TX LPC 18263
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Rafaela DeSoto-Ray. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Really sincere but gets down to business. Great listener.
Written on Sep 21, 2024 after therapy with Rafaela for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
I’m improving which is what I believe a good therapist can do.
Written on Sep 17, 2024 after therapy with Rafaela for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Rafaela is kind, compassionate and really listens. She has supported my journey as a single parent of a special needs child. I feel I am not alone and she has guided ne wisely to overcome many obstacles to my happiness and well-being.
Written on Jul 13, 2024 after therapy with Rafaela for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue
Rafaela is the best therapist I’ve ever had. She’s kind, attentive, and very conversational. It feels like talking to a friend with the proper expertise to ask informed questions that aid in personal development. We’re only 3 sessions in and I already feel a major shift, coming from someone who has tried, and failed, to make immense progress with other therapists in the past. I’d recommend her to anyone.
Written on Jul 03, 2024 after therapy with Rafaela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Rafaela is great! She has made therapy feel safe and helpful. I love her challenges/homework that she gives me. And she offers great advice. I would highly recommend her!
Written on May 01, 2024 after therapy with Rafaela for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Rafaela is great!
Written on Apr 23, 2024 after therapy with Rafaela for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd