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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship struggles
- Grief and loss
About Raquel
LMFT in California with 5 years of clinical experience, Raquel Gaston helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, depression, and life changes. She works with concerns around communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, and self-love. Raquel frames clients as the experts on their own stories and draws on their strengths during sessions.
Raquel asks simple, practical questions to clarify what is most pressing. She focuses on everyday steps people can try between sessions. Conversations aim to break down big problems into smaller actions that are easier to test and adjust.
She pays attention to how people relate to themselves and others. When relationship issues come up, Raquel helps identify patterns in communication and suggests ways to practice different responses. For grief and loss she offers space to name emotions and track how coping shifts over time.
For stress and anxiety, Raquel helps people notice triggers and try manageable changes to routines and reactions. With depression and life changes she supports creating small goals and habits that can restore a sense of control. Work on guilt, shame, forgiveness, and self-love focuses on clear steps to change self-talk and behavior.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. Clients are invited to test ideas and give feedback about what helps. To begin, Raquel asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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Approaches and what online work looks like
Raquel describes her work as collaborative and evidence-focused. She helps people notice patterns in thinking and behavior, then try small, testable changes. This kind of approach is useful for stress and anxiety because it focuses on immediate adjustments to routines and reactions that reduce pressure.She also supports work on relationship communication and on grief or depression by breaking larger problems into smaller, manageable steps. For relationship concerns she helps identify communication patterns and practices to try. For grief and depression she emphasizes naming feelings and creating short, attainable goals that rebuild daily structure.
Finding the best method is part of the process. Raquel collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She asks for feedback and adapts plans when a strategy does not feel helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into work or family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with Raquel about timing and session length so therapy can be arranged to match everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Raquel address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is collaborative and practical. She treats clients as experts on their stories and helps test small behavioral and communication changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Raquel has five years of professional experience. That experience has been applied to the concerns listed above.
What credentials and region apply?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.