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!
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, 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
TX LPC 18263
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Rafaela DeSoto-Ray. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
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.
Written on Feb 23, 2026 after therapy with Rafaela for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping
She has been good with communication, listens well and offers good advice.
Written on Feb 07, 2026 after therapy with Rafaela for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Rafaela is personable and kind, down-to-earth and genuinely cares.
Written on Nov 04, 2025 after therapy with Rafaela for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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.
Written on Oct 08, 2025 after therapy with Rafaela for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and coaching
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.
Written on Oct 03, 2025 after therapy with Rafaela for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue
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..
Written on Jun 11, 2025 after therapy with Rafaela for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue