Rafaela DeSoto-Ray , LPC

Rafaela DeSoto-Ray is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 25 years of clinical experience. She has supported people facing stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and major life transitions, and she has developed expertise in developmental and behavioral disorders as well as challenges related to head trauma, dementia, and other neurological conditions.

Drawing on a flexible, eclectic approach, Rafaela adapts techniques to fit each individual's needs rather than relying on a single method. She combines practical skills and insight to help clients manage symptoms, improve relationships, and navigate complex family and caregiving dynamics. Her work also addresses issues such as ADHD, grief, intimacy concerns, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, and mood disorders.

Rafaela treats clients as the experts of their own stories and looks for strengths that can be mobilized to meet current challenges. Across sessions she aims to introduce concrete ideas or skills that clients can apply between appointments to create positive change. She recognizes the courage involved in beginning therapy and offers steady, collaborative support for those who choose to take that first step.

Combining Therapeutic Approaches with Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting people where they are, offering empathy and support while honoring each person's own goals and values. This approach is useful for clients working through life transitions, relationship concerns, and issues where personal meaning and self-understanding matter.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing concrete strategies to change them. CBT can be effective for managing anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and strengths to make measurable changes in a shorter time frame. It often helps when clients want targeted results for specific problems such as coping skills, communication, or behavior changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rafaela works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time so treatment stays aligned with what is helpful.

Online therapy with Rafaela is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for schedules, mobility limitations, and geographic distance. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to work with clients in ways that fit their daily lives while maintaining consistent therapeutic engagement.