Raquel Cherry, LICSW, LCSW - Therapist in Virginia

About Raquel

Raquel Cherry is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges. She also supports parents working through parenting concerns and people coping with life changes, grief, addiction, trauma, and depression. Raquel is direct and compassionate and aims to make each session practical and focused on what matters to the family.

She practices with respect and sensitivity, tailoring conversations and plans to each person's situation.

Background and approach

Raquel uses clear, straightforward language to talk through problems and set achievable steps. She draws on nearly a decade of professional experience to help clients move toward more stable routines and clearer communication. Her work often focuses on improving communication and solving immediate challenges.

Techniques include looking at thoughts and behaviors, building mindfulness skills, and using brief, goal-oriented strategies to make change feel manageable. Raquel also uses motivational interviewing to support people struggling with addiction or major life transitions. Sessions aim to identify small, practical shifts that reduce stress at home and improve relationships.

She encourages clients to set realistic goals and practices that can be used between meetings. Raquel is licensed in the District of Columbia and Virginia, and she frames treatment as a partnership where clients steer the pace and focus. Her approach is suited for people who want clear guidance and hands-on tools.

Raquel emphasizes compassion and empowerment while keeping work concrete and outcome-focused. Many clients find the combination of empathic listening and practical strategies helpful for family and parenting concerns.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit busy families

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship so people feel heard and can identify their own goals. This approach helps when someone needs empathy and support while deciding next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect feelings and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That process often begins by trying a few techniques and adjusting based on what helps most, so clients take an active role in shaping the plan.

Online sessions provide flexibility for people juggling family and parenting responsibilities. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations from home, phone sessions offer an audio-only option, and live chat or text-based messaging supports quick check-ins or paced dialogue. These formats make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy schedule while keeping the focus on practical skills and 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 concerns does Raquel address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, parenting issues, coping with life changes, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, depression, coaching needs, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Additional focuses include blended family and communication problems, first responder issues, money matters, and life purpose.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is direct and compassionate with an emphasis on practical steps. Sessions combine listening with clear suggestions and short-term goals tailored to each person's situation.

What kind of experience does she bring?

Raquel has nine years of professional experience working with clients on family, relationship, and individual concerns. She draws on that background to offer hands-on strategies and steady support.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials with DC LICSW LC50082553 and VA LCSW 0904015787, and she practices in Virginia.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Raquel provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options for meeting with clients.

How are costs and getting started handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 9 years
Licensed: District of Columbia, Virginia
Languages: English

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