- Client-centered listening
- CBT and mindfulness
- Helps with stress
About Raquel
Raquel Aspuru is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) who offers warm, down-to-earth therapy. She presents herself as straightforward and caring. She aims to treat people with respect and goodwill. Raquel emphasizes practical support for those ready to make a change.
She uses a conversational approach that focuses on what a person needs right now. Sessions look at everyday stresses, anxiety, mood changes, grief, and relationship concerns. Raquel also addresses issues like parenting strain, caregiving stress, addiction struggles, and challenges related to living with health conditions. She works in both English and Spanish.
Raquel blends client-centered listening with structured tools. She may use cognitive behavioral techniques to notice unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness strategies and brief solution-focused steps are also part of her toolkit. Motivational interviewing helps when people need support making or sustaining changes.
Her practice centers on collaboration. She helps people set clear, achievable goals and checks in about progress. The therapist aims to make sessions practical and applicable to daily life, for example by offering coping ideas that can be tried between meetings.
Raquel has five years of experience and practices in Florida. Her background includes work with a range of concerns such as mood disorders, trauma, intimacy and body image, career stress, and compassion fatigue. She encourages people to reach out when they feel ready to begin.
She uses a conversational approach that focuses on what a person needs right now. Sessions look at everyday stresses, anxiety, mood changes, grief, and relationship concerns. Raquel also addresses issues like parenting strain, caregiving stress, addiction struggles, and challenges related to living with health conditions. She works in both English and Spanish.
Raquel blends client-centered listening with structured tools. She may use cognitive behavioral techniques to notice unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness strategies and brief solution-focused steps are also part of her toolkit. Motivational interviewing helps when people need support making or sustaining changes.
Her practice centers on collaboration. She helps people set clear, achievable goals and checks in about progress. The therapist aims to make sessions practical and applicable to daily life, for example by offering coping ideas that can be tried between meetings.
Raquel has five years of experience and practices in Florida. Her background includes work with a range of concerns such as mood disorders, trauma, intimacy and body image, career stress, and compassion fatigue. She encourages people to reach out when they feel ready to begin.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Approaches that guide online sessions
Raquel combines client-centered listening with concrete tools to help people handle day-to-day challenges. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and acceptance, helping people feel heard while they clarify their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with health-related stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness practices that reduce reactivity and build moment-to-moment calm, which many people find helpful for sleep and emotional regulation.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Treatment plans are adjusted over time, so options may change as progress is made or new needs emerge. This collaborative stance helps match practical techniques to the person's life.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and fit into busy routines by reducing travel time and allowing flexible meeting times. It also makes shorter check-ins possible when a quick adjustment or follow-up is needed. Whether someone prefers focused skills work or slower-paced exploration, the therapist aims to adapt sessions to fit everyday life and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting strain, caregiver stress, and challenges related to living with health conditions.
What is her therapy style like?
Raquel uses a down-to-earth, respectful approach that mixes listening with practical strategies. Sessions focus on collaborative problem solving and real-life coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working in clinical settings and with people facing a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.