Rachael Izquierdo

Rachael Izquierdo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 26 years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical help for people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and relationship or parenting strains. Her style is straightforward and calm, aimed at helping individuals and parents facing everyday challenges.

Rachael uses a mix of talk-based methods and skills practice to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day coping. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking, emotionally-focused work to strengthen important bonds, and mindfulness to manage strong feelings. Motivational interviewing also appears in her approach to support change when people feel stuck.

Her work includes attention concerns such as ADHD, struggles with self-esteem and body image, and issues tied to adoption or attachment. She also addresses addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and food-related problems, and intimacy-related concerns. Communication problems, isolation, and young adult transitions are common topics in sessions.

Rachael's practice is informed by many years helping people improve family dynamics, parenting skills, and home communication. Outside of clinical work she teaches trauma-informed yoga, which influences her emphasis on breathing and body awareness in sessions. She lives in Florida and brings a practical, steady presence to sessions.

People who want clear strategies, emotion-focused repair, and mindfulness tools may find her approach helpful. Prospective clients are encouraged to start by completing the therapist matching steps and scheduling a first appointment to see if the fit feels right.

How Rachael’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk things out and make sense of their feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety, anger, and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help clients decide what to try first based on their goals, symptoms, and personal preferences. Sessions are collaborative, with adjustments made as progress is observed and priorities shift.

The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online options can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or regular weekly sessions around school or work. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking so you know what will fit into your routine.