- Years in practice
- 26
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Rachael
Rachael Izquierdo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Florida. She focuses on practical help for parents and people facing stress, anxiety, parenting struggles, or changes in family life. Her style is straightforward and down-to-earth, aimed at making small shifts that ease daily life.
With 26 years of clinical experience, Rachael draws on a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She uses client-centered conversations to understand what matters most, cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and mindfulness tools to manage stress in the moment.
Background and approach
She also brings emotionally-focused work when relationships and connection are central concerns. Rachael helps people dealing with depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem issues, and difficulties with intimacy. She also supports parents navigating adoption and foster care, attachment questions, and challenges with teenagers and young adults.
Communication problems, divorce and separation, and eating or body-image concerns are also within her experience. Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which allows flexible options for busy families. Rachael emphasizes collaboration - she works with each person to set practical goals and try small changes that fit their life.
Outside of clinical work she values yoga, cooking, music, and time with her husband, children, and dogs. That balance informs her belief that therapy should help people feel more capable in day-to-day life.
What Rachael works with
Everything Rachael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Rachael helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Rachael lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches that translate online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to you. It helps clarify priorities and build motivation to try new strategies, which is useful for parenting concerns and life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT commonly uses practical exercises and short behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change unhelpful patterns at home.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy targets connection and attachment in relationships. In telehealth sessions this can mean identifying patterns in how people respond to one another and practicing new ways to ask for and give support.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rachael collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is good for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone calls are helpful when bandwidth is limited, live chat can work for brief check-ins, and messaging is useful for ongoing support between sessions. These options make scheduling easier for busy parents and people with changing routines.
Questions people ask about Rachael
What concerns does Rachael often help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship and family problems, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and related issues like ADHD and social anxiety.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She uses client-centered conversation, CBT, EFT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to set realistic goals and try small changes.
How much experience does she have?
Rachael has 26 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns related to family life, parenting, and individual mental health.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Rachael offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to connect.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.
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