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Rafaela DeSoto-Ray, LPC
Texas
LPC in Texas - Anxiety and Life Changes
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Client-centered care
- Solution-focused steps
About Rafaela
Rafaela DeSoto-Ray is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 25 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, bipolar concerns, sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, and life changes.
She uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. Conversations focus on recognizing unhelpful thoughts and patterns, trying small behavior changes, and learning skills that can be used between appointments. Clients can expect clear suggestions and short exercises to practice outside of sessions.
Rafaela draws on client-centered listening while also using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused strategies. That means she listens for each person’s goals, then works on concrete steps toward those goals. Sessions often move between exploring difficulties and setting small, achievable actions to test what helps.
She has also worked with developmental and behavioral issues, head injury and neurological conditions, dementia-related concerns, and caregiver stress. This background informs how she adjusts pace, language, and task choices to match someone’s situation and capacity.
Rafaela emphasizes that the person is the expert in their life, and she aims to add ideas and skills that make everyday life a bit easier. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to talk about goals and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Rafaela uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors in everyday life. CBT sessions focus on short, practical exercises and homework that can be practiced between appointments. Client-Centered Therapy provides a listening frame where the person’s goals guide the conversation and pace. Solution-Focused Therapy targets immediate, achievable steps and small changes to move toward stated goals.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Rafaela collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and current situation. She reviews progress and adjusts the plan as needed so work stays practical and focused on clear outcomes the person can notice.
Confirm the precise session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins, and make it simpler to schedule sessions around work or family responsibilities. Talk with her during the first appointment about which format and pacing will best support day-to-day practice and follow-up.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, bipolar concerns, sleep difficulties, parenting strain, anger, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques to set clear, practical steps between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Session cost varies by location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What does someone do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
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