- CBT based work
- English and Spanish
- Supports young adults
About Raquel
Raquel Lobaina is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing relationship strain, anxiety, depression, and the fallout from trauma. She speaks English and Spanish and works with young people and their caregivers around difficult experiences. Her approach is practical and direct, aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Raquel draws on ten years of clinical experience in Texas. She has worked with children, adolescents, and caregivers who have faced sexual or physical abuse, problematic sexual behavior, substance misuse, and other high-risk situations. She focuses on clear strategies that reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and build healthier habits. She also adapts evidence-based trauma treatments to each person’s needs and pace. Conversations and goals are tailored to what matters most to the client and their family context.
Raquel places value on respect, sensitivity, and practical empowerment. She supports parents and young adults as they work through change, separation, adoption and foster care issues, and communication problems. She also helps people cope after natural or human-caused disasters and with symptoms such as dissociation and anger.
People seeking help can expect collaborative planning, clear interventions, and a focus on skills that translate to daily life. Her work centers on helping clients feel more capable, connected, and able to move forward.
How cognitive behavioral methods shape online care
Raquel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so a person can test what works and build coping skills. This approach commonly helps with anxiety, depression, anger, and stress reactions after trauma.She also adapts trauma-focused CBT strategies when past events are central to a person's distress. Those techniques emphasize safety, gradual processing, and skills for managing strong reactions. The therapist and client work together to set the pace and choose which methods fit best for current needs.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Raquel will collaborate with each person to match techniques to their goals and preferences. That means adjusting the pace, focusing on skill practice, or shifting between problem-solving and trauma processing as needed.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting sessions into busy days and maintaining continuity when travel or relocation makes in-person meetings hard. Online care can make it simpler to arrange regular check-ins or skill-building between appointments. Because specific session formats were not listed in the biography, confirm current online options with the therapist before booking.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Raquel commonly address?
She works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, stress, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, divorce and separation, post-traumatic stress, and sexual assault and abuse.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a practical, respectful style that focuses on clear tools and skills. Sessions mix conversation with hands-on strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Raquel has ten years of professional experience working with children, adolescents, and caregivers, and has a background treating a range of trauma-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. The profile lists her LPC credential and Texas location.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.