Raquel Aspuru , LCSW

Raquel Aspuru is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers straightforward, down-to-earth therapy. She focuses on helping people feel heard and supported while they work through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and other life challenges. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and are provided from Florida.

Her style centers on respect, kindness, and acceptance. Raquel aims to create a warm space where people can speak openly. She encourages practical steps and small changes that add up over time.

Raquel uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She draws on client-centered methods to follow the client's lead. She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and build new coping habits.

People may come for help with grief, addiction, eating and sleeping concerns, anger, low self-esteem, parenting stress, or career strain. Raquel also supports those facing ADHD, compassion fatigue, bipolar concerns, and issues related to aging and caregiver strain.

With five years of experience as an LCSW, she blends practical problem-solving with a collaborative tone. She encourages honest conversation about goals and barriers. The aim is to empower people to make steady, manageable changes toward a healthier life.

How Raquel blends proven approaches for online care

Raquel commonly combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy to keep sessions practical and focused. Client-centered therapy means the conversation follows the client's priorities; the therapist listens closely and reflects what matters to the person. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and helps people try small experiments to change how they react to stress and anxiety.

She may also use mindfulness techniques to help reduce reactivity and build calm during stressful moments. Mindfulness encourages noticing thoughts and sensations without judgment and can be useful for anxiety, sleep problems, and managing anger. Finding the right mix of methods is a shared process; Raquel works together with each person to figure out which approaches match their goals and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people use body language and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging allow short, flexible check-ins between scheduled sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on progress and practical tools.