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Rafaela DeSoto-Ray

LPC

Rafaela DeSoto-Ray , LPC

Therapist in Texas

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About Rafaela

Rafaela DeSoto-Ray is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience working in Texas. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and major life transitions, and she is experienced with developmental and behavioral disorders as well as conditions related to head trauma, dementia, and other neurological challenges. As an LPC - a credential indicating specialized training and licensure in mental health counseling - she brings long-term clinical knowledge to complex concerns.

Rafaela uses an eclectic approach, tailoring techniques to each individual's needs rather than relying on a single method. She collaborates with people to identify practical skills and perspectives they can apply between sessions, aiming to leave each meeting with a new idea or tool that supports change outside of therapy. She respects each person as the expert in their own story and builds on existing strengths to address the issues that interfere with daily life.

Beginning therapy is often a courageous step, and Rafaela emphasizes encouragement and partnership during that process. Her practice centers on finding what works for each person and helping them develop manageable strategies for improvement over time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Rafaela often draws from Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and supporting the individual's own capacity to find solutions; this approach is helpful for people seeking validation and a collaborative, nonjudgmental space to explore feelings. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a structured method that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy is another option she employs, focusing on practical goals and building on existing strengths to create attainable change in a shorter time frame.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rafaela works together with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape sessions so they remain relevant and workable for daily life.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into a busy schedule and to maintain continuity of support. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver many effective therapeutic techniques, helping people access consistent help without the need for travel or long waits.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Rafaela DeSoto-Ray have?

Rafaela DeSoto-Ray has 25 years of professional experience.

Is Rafaela DeSoto-Ray a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and is licensed in Texas as TX LPC 18263.

In which languages does Rafaela DeSoto-Ray provide therapy?

Rafaela provides therapy in English.

Where is Rafaela DeSoto-Ray located?

Rafaela is located in Texas.

How can I work with Rafaela DeSoto-Ray as my therapist?

You can work with Rafaela DeSoto-Ray through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Rafaela DeSoto-Ray work with international clients?

Rafaela DeSoto-Ray does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Rafaela DeSoto-Ray cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSexualitySomatizationTraumatic brain injury

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English

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