Rafaela DeSoto-Ray - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

25 years experience

About Rafaela DeSoto-Ray

I am licensed in Texas with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, depression, anxiety, PTSD, & coping with life changes. I am knowledgeable and skilled with developmental and behavioral disorders, issues associated with head trauma, dementia, and other neurological conditions.

Because every individual is different I am eclectic in my therapeutic approach. I am willing to find the techniques and approaches that will work best for you. My hope is that with each session I am able to give you some new idea or skill that will bring a positive change to your life outside of therapy.

I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Licenses

LPC

18263

Professional experience

ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Somatization
Traumatic brain injury

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“I love her very professional and also very sweet.”

“I was scared i have not done this since i was 12 but i felt very comfortable telling her alot in our first session she really helped me recognize alot of things i was doing were wrong for me.”

“Love our conversations”

“She has been absolutely amazing. She has great tips and advice and truly understands me. I couldn't have asked for a better therapist. I love how she checks up on me as well.”

“She has been good with communication, listens well and offers good advice.”

“Rafaela is personable and kind, down-to-earth and genuinely cares.”

“My first conversation with a therapist was a good experience and I found her to be helpful and caring and she has followed up with suggestions for me on things to work on.”

“She is truly amazing. No matter what I have happening in my life she helps keep me forward focus and grounded. I am thankful tha God placed her in my life.”

“I couldn’t ask for a better therapist. I would recommend her to anyone needing assistance. She is very compassionate patient and extremely easy to talk to..”

“Rafaela DeSoto-Ray Is an amazing therapist, she listens to every concern I have and makes it easy to relate about any issue.”

“Very down to earth, cheerful, and attentive.”

“Rafaela, is kind, compassionate and gives sound advice.”

“Very good listener and easy to chat with!”

“Really sincere but gets down to business. Great listener.”

“I’m improving which is what I believe a good therapist can do.”

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