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Raquel Aspuru

Empathic, practical therapy for everyday life

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
5 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Format
Online sessions

About Raquel

Raquel Aspuru is a licensed clinical social worker who takes a straightforward, down-to-earth approach to therapy. She keeps conversations practical and direct, and aims to create a respectful space where people feel heard. Raquel focuses on helping with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, addiction, parenting, and many other life challenges.

She speaks English and Spanish and practices in Florida as an LCSW. Raquel centers sessions on the person in front of her.

Background and approach

She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen first and follow the client’s lead. She blends tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness practices are used to build calm and present-moment awareness.

Her work also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support changes people want to make, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, achievable steps. These methods are used to address issues such as depression, trauma, coping with life changes, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Raquel aims to match techniques to each individual’s needs.

Sessions may include talking through problems, practicing new skills, setting short-term goals, and reviewing progress. She describes her style as kind and accepting while remaining practical and goal-oriented. This combination helps people make steady, realistic changes.

Raquel has five years of professional experience. She works with a wide range of concerns including intimacy issues, body image, caregiver stress, and communication problems. If someone wants straightforward guidance with an empathetic presence, she offers a supportive therapeutic partnership.

Online approaches that meet you where you are

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client’s priorities. In online sessions this means the therapist asks about what matters most and adjusts the pace and focus to fit each person. This approach helps when someone needs acceptance and a clear, steady presence while they talk through concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers concrete tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online CBT typically includes identifying patterns, trying new strategies between sessions, and reviewing results. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and many everyday problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals and preferences. Together they check what is helping and adjust plans as needed so the care stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy provides flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to keep continuity during life transitions. Many people find the range of options helps them stay engaged and make steady progress.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?
Raquel addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, and relationship or intimacy issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a down-to-earth, person-centered style that combines listening with practical tools. Sessions often include skill-building, goal setting, and collaborative planning.
How many years has she practiced?
She has five years of experience working as a licensed clinical social worker.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with the credential FL LCSW SW19488.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she provides services to clients located in Florida.
What session formats does she offer?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options for remote therapy.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish

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