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What is Individual Therapy?
Individual therapy provides a safe, confidential space to explore personal challenges one-on-one with a licensed therapist.
During your initial session, Raquel will work with you to identify your best hopes and goals for therapy. Together, you'll create a tailored plan that will serve as a roadmap for your therapeutic journey.
Each session is customized to your unique needs and aligned with the goals you've outlined.
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duration
30, 60, 90 minute sessions are available based on the focus of work.
A typical therapy session is 60 minutes.
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location
Sessions are held in person (Tustin, CA) or virtually within California.
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Raquel
Raquel is a
licensed clinical social worker, certified EMDR therapist, and is a Somatic Experiencing® (SE™) Practitioner .
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rates
SE 30 mins @ $95
some struggle with touching into emotions or become easily overwhelmed with the
felt sense (sensations in your body) and may benefit from working on a smaller scale to build internal bodily awareness.
SE or EMDR 60 mins @$195
most benefit from a traditional
50-60 minute session.
SE or EMDR 90 mins @ $290
Longer sessions are intended to
support more profound work.
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methods
Raquel utilizes Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) as it has demonstrated effectiveness
in treating trauma or other
distressing life experiences using bilateral eye movement.
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methods
Raquel utilizes Somatic Experiencing® (SE™) strategies in her practice. SE™ is a body-oriented approach to healing trauma & other stress disorders.