Rachael Izquierdo , LMFT

Rachael Izquierdo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida with 26 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, and issues related to women's health and identity. Her style is straightforward and practical, aimed at helping clients find clearer ways forward.

She draws on client-centered methods to listen closely and tailor sessions to each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her toolkit for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Emotionally-Focused Therapy and mindfulness practices are used when emotions and connection are central to the concern.

Rachael often supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, addictions, body image concerns, and eating-related issues. She also works with problems like impulsivity, social anxiety, isolation, attachment questions, and self-harm thoughts, helping clients build better coping skills and communication strategies.

In sessions she blends practical exercises with gentle exploration of feelings. That can mean learning new behavior patterns, trying short mindfulness practices, or practicing clearer ways to talk about hard things. The goal is to leave people with tools they can use outside of therapy.

Rachael balances a clinical career with family life and personal self-care. Outside of work she practices yoga, cooks, listens to music, and spends time with her husband, children, and two dogs.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-centered work means the conversation starts with the person's priorities and experiences, with the therapist reflecting and shaping sessions around what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs a safe place to be heard and to figure out goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors through small, practical steps. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and problems that respond to skill-building and structured practice.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people notice and shift emotional responses that drive conflict or disconnection. It can help with intimacy-related issues, attachment concerns, and improving how people communicate their needs.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques in-session, and adjust plans based on what the client finds helpful. That collaborative process helps match methods to goals and preferences.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video is often used for fuller conversation, phone can fit shorter check-ins or low-bandwidth situations, and chat or messaging works well for ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum over time.