- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- CBT and mindfulness
About Rachael
Rachael Izquierdo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida with 26 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting struggles, attention difficulties, and young adult issues. Sessions focus on helping people manage life transitions, improve communication, and cope with emotional and behavioral challenges.
Rachael uses straightforward methods to help people identify patterns that keep them stuck. She combines client-centered conversations with cognitive behavioral skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps when relationship and attachment concerns are central, and mindfulness techniques are used to reduce reactivity and build present-moment awareness.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice supporting individuals and parents through adoption and foster care questions, attachment issues, and divorce or separation adjustments. She also addresses body image, eating and food-related issues, impulsivity, and substance-related concerns. Work often includes practical communication tools for family situations and parenting challenges.
Rachael draws on motivational interviewing when people are ambivalent about change, such as with addictions or lifestyle shifts. She frames change as a series of small decisions and supports clients in finding workable next steps. Outside of practice she maintains an active life that includes yoga, cooking, and family time.
People seeking help for young adult concerns - feeling behind after college, work stress, or early relationship strain - may find her approach practical and oriented toward usable skills and clearer communication.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience. It helps people name their priorities and feel heard, which is useful when dealing with relationship strain or life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) gives clear tools to change thinking and behavior patterns. It is practical for anxiety, low mood, and attention-related difficulties because it links thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on attachment and emotional responses in relationships. It can help people improve communication and reduce repeated cycles of conflict or withdrawal.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Rachael will discuss goals and preferences and recommend which methods to try first. That plan is adjusted as needs and outcomes become clearer, so clients take an active role in choosing what feels helpful.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online options can help fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep appointments around work or study. Ask about session length and whether video or other arrangements are available when you schedule the first appointment.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting, ADHD, addictions, trauma and many young adult concerns.
How would she approach my anxiety or low mood?
She uses client-centered conversations alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
Rachael has 26 years of clinical experience working with individuals and parents on a range of emotional and behavioral issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in Florida and practices there.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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