- Practical skills
- Collaborative focus
- Sleep and rest
About Rafaela
Rafaela DeSoto-Ray is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 25 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and sleep problems. Her way of working centers on practical skills you can use between sessions.
Rafaela draws from several approaches to tailor care to each person. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and build on strengths. She applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that affect mood and sleep. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to create concrete steps and short-term goals.
Rafaela often helps people coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and anger. She is also experienced with aging and geriatric issues, neurological concerns such as head trauma and dementia, and caregiver stress. She aims to offer ideas or skills in each session that can lead to small, practical improvements.
Her style is collaborative and respectful. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their story and looks for realistic strategies that fit their life. She emphasizes strengths and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How these approaches work for online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building on what already works for the person. It helps people feel understood and find their own solutions to problems like anxiety or sleep disruption.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and routines affect mood and rest. It uses straightforward exercises and habit changes to address insomnia, worry, and low mood.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and short-term goals. This approach is useful when someone wants quick, practical changes to daily routines or relationships.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Expect a collaborative conversation about what to try first and how to measure progress.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking. Many people find online work helps fit sessions into busy days, makes it easier to attend while managing caregiving or work, and supports follow-up between meetings. Talk with the therapist about which session rhythm and tools will best match your life and concerns.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
The therapist works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, sleep issues, and coping with life changes, among other concerns.
What is the therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and strengths-based, aiming to give practical ideas and skills to use between meetings.
How much experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has 25 years of professional experience working in mental health and related fields.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
The clinician is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted; therapy is provided to people within the therapist's offered region.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I start therapy with this clinician?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.