Hi there! I'm Raquel, a Florida bilingual (Spanish/English) EMDR and trauma therapist with over a decade of experience helping adults like you find healing and lasting recovery from symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. My approach to therapy is focused on building trust, promoting self-awareness, and empowerment. I integrate trauma-informed care, strength base, and harm reduction to help my clients with quicker healing and lasting recovery. I use a variety of methods and techniques, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and EMDR. I recognize that therapy is not easy, I offer a safe judgment free space. I aim to create a nurturing and supportive environment where you feel understood and validated in your experiences. I believe in working in partnership with my clients, utilizing their hidden strengths to help sort out difficulties and achieve peace of mind.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session we will get to know each other, I take time to develop a deep understanding of your needs and your struggles, and provide a safe, supportive environment where you can feel safe to sharing your story. I will ask you how you have been feeling, how is it affecting your life, and explore efforts made to try to address them. The first session is about us building an initial connection and helping me get a sense of where we should go from there. Each individual is different, and I like to listen first before assuming I know what will work best for you moving forward
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My foremost strength as a therapist lies in aiding individuals to recognize their own potential. I am here to support you; facilitate your self-exploration and help you grow into the life you desire. Your time is precious, so I want to use your sessions in a way that will most effectively meet your needs and address the concerns you have. As your counselor and confidant, I am ready to listen and support you.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I specialize in working with individuals who are seeking positive change, personal growth, and a deeper understanding of themselves, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed, depressed and anxious about a number of life stressors that make it difficult to cope.
About Raquel de Oliveira
Raquel de Oliveira offers therapy covered by UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Florida.
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VirtualMy treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I employ a diverse approach to identify the most beneficial therapy. I have successfully aided hundreds of individuals in breaking the cycle of anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. Through the use of CBT, they acquire stress management skills, gain insights into their triggers, and learn to control their thoughts.
EMDR
For the past 8 years, I have incorporated EMDR into my practice. This has enabled me to assist individuals in processing traumatic experiences, leading to a gradual alleviation of their symptoms. A majority of my clients have reported an enhancement in their mood and an increased capacity to find joy in life.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I received formal training and certification in DBT treatment in 2022. My methods have been extensively applied in rehabilitation centers and community mental health clinics.
Strength-Based
I employ a strength-based approach in my practice. The primary focus is to help clients acquire skills to manage various issues and to recognize their own strengths as a crucial element in their treatment process.
Compassion Focused
I integrate a harm reduction approach for addiction treatment that focuses on reducing negative consequences rather than the standard focus on abstinence, and empowers clients to make positive changes at their own pace.