(she/her)
Often rebooked
A UC Berkeley alumni and Master’s degree graduate from the University of San Francisco, my specialties include working with people experiencing major life transitions, grief/loss and relationship struggles. You can expect me to be warm, light hearted and genuinely engaged. I aim to build a safe and non-judgmental environment to explore new areas of growth and healing. Bay Area native, residing in Northern California I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) providing individual therapy via Telehealth. My background as a musician gives me a creative approach in working with individuals.
"Just where you are, that’s the place to start." -Pema Chödrön.
My greatest strengths has a license marriage and family therapist, is my love for helping Humanity to better itself.
People experiencing major life transitions, grief/loss and relationship struggles: including Anxiety Family Conflict Life Transitions Peer Relationships Relationship Issues Self Esteem Stress Trauma and PTSD Women's Issues
I identify as
Attachment-based
Identify and explore your attachment type to understand how it impacts you in relationships.
Brainspotting
Brain spotting utilizes different eye movements to process trauma verbally and/or non-verbally.
EMDR
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps your brain process upsetting memories that feel "stuck," reducing their emotional power by having you focus briefly on the memory while following back-and-forth eye movements (or other stimulation). This process helps integrate the memory so it's less distressing and you can think about it differently, like a normal past event, allowing you to feel more present and less overwhelmed by triggers.
5 ratings with written reviews
April 27, 2026
I have seen Raquel 2 times now and I really like that she thinks outside the box and helps me see things in a different way. She sees my self awareness and works with it instead of dismissing it. Raquel has been a true blessing and also brings humor to the conversation when I need a little laugh. I always want to dig deep and she is always up for the challenge. I love that she takes detailed notes so I do not need to repeat myself. Thank you Raquel :)
February 10, 2026
I just had my first session with Raquel. She is very warm makes you feel very comfortable. Can’t wait for our next session. I would definitely recommend her.
August 21, 2025
Ive had such a positive experience working with Raquel. She's funny, open minded, Her empathy & understanding have made me feel safe & supported throughout my sessions, her perspective& guidance have helped me grow in ways I didn’t expect. She has a great balance of compassion & honesty, she always knows how to make me feel heard without judgment. I’m very grateful for the progress I’ve made with her support & highly recommend her to anyone lookin for a therapist who is both genuine & effective