Therapy/counseling can be overwhelming, but together we will create ways to aid you in better dealing with your challenges. Raquel enjoys working as a team with each client to help individualize the therapeutic journey for each client. Raquel utilizes the client-centered approach along with CBT. This allows her to help build upon the strengths each client already has while helping you explore the impact of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. She believes developing a strong therapeutic relationship involves trust, empathy, understanding, and knowing the client's limits. Raquel's goal is when working with clients is to foster a non-judgemental space to express themselves and empower clients to use their tools for the positive changes they want to experience. She has Bachelor’s degree in psychology and a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. She has worked with children, teens, adolescents, and families. Raquel has worked with clients who experience anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life transitions. Prior to her work as a therapist, she worked with children from ages 6 weeks - to 12 years old and caregivers, in a daycare setting. She enjoys being able to work creatively. Whether it be her favorite hobbies such as dance, art, being out in nature, or empowering her clients to explore new old hobbies.