- Stress management
- Trauma response
- Blended household concerns
About Raquel
Raquel Perez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with six years of professional experience. She helps adults manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Raquel lists blended family issues among her focus areas and can discuss stepparenting and related household transitions with individual clients.
Raquel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide practical conversations about what feels most pressing. Sessions focus on identifying immediate coping steps and building clearer routines that reduce overwhelm. She listens for patterns that keep worry and low mood active, then works with each person to test small changes.
When trauma or past abuse is part of the picture, Raquel attends to stabilizing symptoms and safety before moving to deeper material. She also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care concerns, caregiver stress, postpartum mood changes, and separation-related issues like loneliness or social anxiety. Her approach aims for steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Raquel frames work as collaborative problem-solving. Clients can expect straightforward talk, practical tools, and check-ins on what’s working. She encourages realistic goals that fit a person’s daily life and responsibilities.
Sessions are conducted in English and reflect Raquel’s six years of practice in Wisconsin. If someone wants to begin, the usual next step is to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
Therapeutic approaches and online work
Raquel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach she applies helps people identify unhelpful thinking and test more balanced thoughts. This method is useful for anxiety, low mood, and social worries because it targets daily thinking patterns and builds alternative responses.Another frequent focus is skills for managing strong emotions and stress. These techniques teach short-term coping tools - such as grounding, paced breathing, and routine changes - to reduce intense reactions and improve day-to-day functioning. They are often used when trauma symptoms, panic, or caregiver strain make tasks harder to manage.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Raquel treats choice of techniques as a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try methods that fit their life, and adjust plans based on what helps most.
Confirm the exact online session formats available before booking because the profile does not list them. Online therapy can make fits with work, childcare, and travel easier by removing commuting time and allowing sessions during short breaks. It also allows for shorter check-ins when time is limited and options that do not require being on camera for every appointment.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to blended households?
She addresses stress around merging routines, loyalty conflicts, co-parenting tensions, and the emotional fallout of becoming a stepparent as part of her blended family focus.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear steps and tools to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with adults on anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin and practices there.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.