Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in South Florida. I have over 5 years of experience as a Social Worker and over 30 years of experience in social care and case management programs, beginning while still a teenager. This is my passion and calling!
I have assisted patients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, housing and career challenges, and level of care needs. I have experience in treating patients with urgent and sometimes life changing issues, as well as prior traumas including domestic violence and sexual assault. I am an advocate and ally for LGBTQ+ and kink-friendly.
I understand the fear that sometimes comes along with beginning with a new therapist and feeling exposed as we work together towards YOUR goals. I will always be respectful, and do not judge. This I can promise you! I have seen first hand the impact of being refused help because of lifestyle or past choices. I never want to make anyone feel like that! My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and motivational interviewing. As everyone is different, I will tailor sessions to best serve you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Gender Dysphoria, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Sex Addiction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually Impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
FL LCSW SW18010
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Raina has been one of the biggest supports of my life. She is very patient, wise, kind and funny. I have never felt judged by her and her insights have been such a guiding light in my life. Blessed to have found her and been able to be guided by her.
Written on Feb 08, 2024 after therapy with Raina for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Raina’s compassionate approach created a safe space for me to explore my thoughts and emotions. From the very first session, I felt heard and understood.
Written on Jan 26, 2024 after therapy with Raina for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
i would definitely recommend Raina, she is sweet/funny, accommodating and understanding. Sessions and learning from her are helping me with my goals in evident ways. if you are worried she will judge you, she won’t, and she makes therapy feel comfortable and natural. In my case, i feel like she is helping me build a toolbox for my mind to be better able to weather storms/lows in life and be more resilient! Can’t thank her enough!
Written on Sep 26, 2023 after therapy with Raina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She helped me a lot she was amazing. For me I just needed someone to listen and support cuz I didn’t want to dump all my problems on my friends. She helped me only focus on my problems once a week and helped me control my emotions so they didn’t take over my entire life. Grateful for her always.
Written on Jun 02, 2023 after therapy with Raina for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
My therapist was awesome. She listened and had the knowledge to help me exactly with what was going on in my life. I really appreciate her. Thank you!
Written on May 23, 2023 after therapy with Raina for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Great listener , She aks good question for self discovery
Written on May 17, 2023 after therapy with Raina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd