"Trauma is a fact of life. It does not, however, have to be a life sentence. " - Peter Levine

Born and raised in Los Angeles California, Raquel is a psychotherapist with over thirteen years of experience providing therapy in Spanish and English in the state of California. Raquel has extensive knowledge working with adults experiencing different life challenges; and also specializes working with young adults who are having a hard time adjusting to difficult life transitions. As an EMDR certified therapist and somatic coach, Raquel works with clients experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief, gender dysphoria, postpartum anxiety/depression, and relationship problems. Her personal mission is to help her clients heal from the past to live a more fulfilling life. In addition, Raquel is passionate about energy work and is a qualified Usui Reiki practitioner. In her practice she integrates mind-body-therapy interventions as a holistic approach focusing on spiritual, social, and emotional well-being as a whole. Currently Raquel works with her clients virtually in the state of California and has an office located in Encino, CA.

Education
California State University, Northridge Bachelor of Arts, Child & Adolescent Development
University of Southern California, Master of Social Work

Certifications and Trainings
EMDR, EMDRIA International Association, current certification
Somatic Experiencing, Somatic Experiencing & Trauma Healing International
Transgender & Gender Non-Conforming Gender Affirming Care Trained Clinician, under standards of WPATH
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
TFCBT, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Brainspotting Phase 1 and Phase 2
Certified Anger Management Counselor

License
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) #70124