LCSW, 14 years of experience
In addition to my 10-plus years of clinical experience and I am also an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, a credential that ensures the public I am uniquely qualified to treat a wide range of sexual issues. AASECT certification protects consumers by distinguishing those therapists who have achieved rigorous standards and the highest levels of clinical competence.
My style of therapy includes guiding clients through transitional crises utilizing a holistic, mind-body wellness approach. With my broad range of combined knowledge training and experience, I am able to provide a warm, and comforting environment while providing a space where individuals, couples and families can gain awareness and greater healing.
As a skilled Clinical Social Worker, Educator, Sex Therapist, I have extensive experience in the areas of various Family systems models, trauma, sexual abuse, as well as with Child and Adolescent Development.
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2 ratings with written reviews
July 30, 2025
It was only my first session with Dr. Raphael but she made me feel comfortable and heard right away. Excited to get to work with her!
June 4, 2025
Really made me feel comfortable for my first therapy session in a few years. Looking forward to continuing our sessions together! Thank you so much!
As a Doctorate-level LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), I have extensive experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) within my practice, and I find it to be an invaluable tool in helping clients achieve greater emotional regulation, self-awareness, and positive behavioral change. In my practice, I integrate CBT techniques with mindfulness-based interventions to create a more holistic and effective therapeutic approach. While CBT helps clients identify and reframe distorted or harmful thought patterns, mindfulness allows them to cultivate greater awareness of their present moment experiences, including their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations, without judgment. Together, these approaches foster a deeper understanding of how thoughts influence emotions and behaviors, and how mindfulness can be used to interrupt automatic patterns that may lead to emotional distress or unhealthy coping strategies.