Counselor-In Training
Accepting new clients – Hablo Espanol
Hi there! I’m Raquel, a graduate student currently completing my master’s degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling at Houston Christian University under the supervision of Anggie Pedraza-Watson, LPC, NCC.
Starting counseling can feel unfamiliar and finding someone you feel comfortable connecting with is important. My goal is to create a warm and welcoming environment where you can openly share your experiences, feel supported, and move forward in a way that feels right for you.
My own mental health journey has given me a genuine passion for helping others through life’s difficult and sometimes unexpected chapters. I believe counseling is not about telling you what to do or expecting you to have everything figured out. Instead, it is about working together as you gain clarity, reconnect with your strengths, and move toward greater tranquility and peace of mind.
Because every person’s story is different, I use an integrative approach that allows me to personalize counseling around your unique needs. My work is grounded in a gentle, person-centered approach and may include theoretical approaches of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma informed care, psychodynamic therapy, and holistic practices. Most importantly, I want our work together to feel collaborative, encouraging, and meaningful to you.
I welcome children, teens, adults, families, and couples. I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, postpartum depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, stress, or simply a season when life feels heavier than usual.
I am bilingual and am happy to provide counseling services in both English and Spanish.
It would be an honor to support you as you begin this next chapter.
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