I am a licensed professional counselor with over 12 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, suicidal ideation and self-harm behaviors, sexual issues, and stresses related to involvement in the criminal justice system. I also helped many people who have experienced physical, sexual trauma or emotional abuse.
My therapy style is warm, motivational, supportive and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, an open mind, and compassion. I find that my clients are the experts of their lives and my role is to help support, educate and motivate them to find their own path to happiness. I enjoy keeping a light-hearted approach and find that maintaining a sense of humor with difficult situations makes them easier to talk about. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, family systems, and trauma-informed therapy techniques. I will tailor our dialoge and treatment plan to meet your unique goals and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. My availability for live and phone sessions changes week to week, so if you don't see a time slot that works for you please message me so I can provide more options.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Family problems, Infidelity, Mood disorders, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
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Raquel is a great listener and offers support in the many ways she can. She’s been super helpful on my healing journey.
Written on Dec 22, 2022 after therapy with Raquel for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
You’re the best Raquel!
Written on Aug 04, 2022 after therapy with Raquel for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Raquel has been wonderful. She has really helped me to understand that I need to work through things in a small manor and look for "me" time. I am not able do all of the things that I need to do if I am not taking care of me first. It isn't a bad thing to stop and take care of "me".
Written on Mar 07, 2022 after therapy with Raquel for 2 weeks
Raquel has helped me open the door to discuss mental health and has helped me see past my own bias. I am thankful for her open minded approach and application
Written on Dec 27, 2021 after therapy with Raquel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem