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Rachael Izquierdo

Rachael Izquierdo

LMFT

Florida

Practical therapy for stress and parenting challenges

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At a glance

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, Florida / MT2522
Experience
26 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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    • 26 years experience
    • LMFT
    • Motivational Interviewing

    About Rachael

    Rachael Izquierdo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 26 years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical steps that help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, attention concerns, and relationship problems.

    Her approach centers on listening first and then offering tailored tools. She draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods to break down unhelpful patterns and build new skills.

    Rachael has long worked with common family and life transitions. She often helps parents sharpen communication and set boundaries, supports young adults navigating independence, and assists people coping with grief, separation, or changes in their roles. She also addresses issues such as body image, eating concerns, addictions, and sexual or intimacy-related worries.

    Mindfulness techniques are woven into sessions when helpful, giving short practices that can reduce overwhelm and improve focus. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas are used to clarify feelings and strengthen important connections. Her style is calm and direct, with concrete steps clients can try between sessions.

    Outside of clinical work she practices yoga, cooks, listens to music, and spends time with her husband, children, and two dogs. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the listed process and availability.

  2. How Rachael blends practical approaches for online therapy

    Rachael uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons and motivation for change, guiding conversations in a way that supports personal decision making. Client-Centered Therapy is another key approach she uses, which focuses on listening closely and following the client's priorities to build trust and direction.

    She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and to teach concrete strategies people can practice between sessions. These methods are commonly helpful for anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, attention issues, and managing cravings or impulsivity.

    Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to test what fits best based on their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process means plans can shift as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

    If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy fits into everyday life. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and homework to match how you prefer to meet and what you want to accomplish.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    26+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she help with?

    She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and relationship problems, attention concerns, addictions, trauma and many life transitions.

    What is her therapeutic style?

    Her style is listening-focused and practical, using Motivational Interviewing, client-centered work, and CBT to set small, achievable goals.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    Rachael brings 26 years of clinical experience to her practice and has worked with a wide range of common life and family issues.

    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 supported?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the country work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

    Cost varies with location and the subscription used; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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