Greetings and thank you for taking the first step towards a better tomorrow! I am Dr. Raquel Guidry, an independently licensed clinical social worker and Certified PREPARE/ENRICH Facilitator, with over 20 years of experience professionally listening and encouraging people to peace and wholeness. I am passionate about counseling and find great joy in seeing lives changed. I completed my Bachelors in Psychology at the University of Houston and my Masters of Social Work at the University of Houston Graduate School of Social Work. My doctorate in Community Care and Counseling, with a specialization in Marriage and Family, was completed at Liberty University. In addition to individual therapy, my experience includes, military service members and families, inpatient mental health treatment, group therapy, and clinical case management. I also have experience in providing faith-based counseling, assisting individuals in integrating clinical interventions with spiritual and religious beliefs. Over the past 2 decades I have come to realize that many people are broken, yet rarely shattered, and need assistance in putting the pieces of their relationships and lives back together. This experience has taught me that there is not a one size fits all model for therapy, and counseling should be customized to each individual’s needs, unique experiences, and desired outcomes. As a Counselor, it is my belief that all people have the potential for good, desire a peaceful existence, and long for wholeness in their mind and spirit. However, it is my belief that people have the ability to change thought patterns, behaviors, and reactions . . . peace is purposeful and must be sought out and protected once found. If you desire a change in thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, through self-exploration, dialogue, and feedback, let me assist you in meeting your goals and finding the peace you desire.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression