- Down-to-earth approach
- Grief and hospice support
- English and Spanish
About Raquel
Raquel Aspuru is an LCSW who brings a warm, straightforward style to counseling. She uses a down-to-earth approach that focuses on respect, kindness, and acceptance. Raquel encourages people to take small steps toward clearer goals and healthier routines.
Raquel helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, relationship struggles, and trauma. She also supports those dealing with caregiving strain, aging and geriatric issues, body image and eating concerns, and changes related to cancer. Hospice and end-of-life counseling is listed among her areas of focus.
Her work makes space for practical problem solving. Sessions often include setting short-term goals, noticing patterns of thought and behavior, and practicing simple skills to manage difficult moments. She uses techniques from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to keep things grounded and useful.
Raquel has five years of professional experience and holds the credential Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW. She practices in Florida and meets with people who speak English and Spanish. International clients are not accepted.
To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules sessions according to the therapist's availability. Raquel frames therapy as a partnership and focuses on practical steps that fit into everyday life.
Raquel helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, relationship struggles, and trauma. She also supports those dealing with caregiving strain, aging and geriatric issues, body image and eating concerns, and changes related to cancer. Hospice and end-of-life counseling is listed among her areas of focus.
Her work makes space for practical problem solving. Sessions often include setting short-term goals, noticing patterns of thought and behavior, and practicing simple skills to manage difficult moments. She uses techniques from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to keep things grounded and useful.
Raquel has five years of professional experience and holds the credential Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW. She practices in Florida and meets with people who speak English and Spanish. International clients are not accepted.
To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules sessions according to the therapist's availability. Raquel frames therapy as a partnership and focuses on practical steps that fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Approaches you can use online with a therapist
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and helping the person set their own pace and goals; it helps when someone needs acceptance and clear support while they work through painful topics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together and teaches straightforward strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. That collaboration lets techniques be adjusted over time so sessions become more useful and practical.
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also gives flexibility for people who prefer a conversation without being on camera. Ask about the exact session arrangements when you schedule so they match your needs.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Raquel address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and trauma among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is down to earth and practical, emphasizing respect, kindness, and acceptance while focusing on workable steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW.
Where does she practice and what is her credential?
She practices in Florida and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.