About Raquel
Raquel Zuniga helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, life changes, or ADHD. She meets each person where they are and focuses on practical steps. Her tone is supportive and straightforward.
Raquel acknowledges the courage it takes to seek change and offers steady guidance through that process. Raquel holds an MD and is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland - LCSW-C. She brings six years of professional experience to her practice.
Background and approach
She centers the client's own knowledge of their life when planning sessions and builds on existing strengths rather than starting from scratch. Sessions emphasize real-world tools that can be used between meetings. Raquel helps people set small, manageable goals and practices ways to manage stress or increase motivation.
Conversations are direct and aimed at creating routine changes that stick. She works collaboratively to address career concerns and transitions, helping clients clarify values and practical next steps. For challenges like low self-esteem she focuses on building confidence through achievable tasks and steady feedback.
Raquel supports people navigating ADHD-related struggles alongside other life stressors. Her approach is to break problems into smaller parts and to create strategies that fit daily life. She encourages reflection, adjustment, and gradual progress rather than quick fixes.
How evidence-based approaches work online
Raquel uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques that focus on clear skills and daily routines. One common approach she emphasizes is skill building for stress and anxiety, which teaches breathing, grounding, and step-by-step plans to reduce overwhelm and improve focus. These tools are practical and can be practiced between sessions to make small, steady changes.Another approach centers on behavioral strategies to support motivation and confidence. This involves setting small achievable tasks, tracking progress, and adjusting plans when needed. It helps people who struggle with follow-through, including those managing ADHD-related challenges, by creating predictable habits and reducing decision overload.
Finding the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review what works and what feels realistic, then adjust goals and methods together. Raquel helps clients test strategies, reflect on results, and refine the plan so it fits each person’s life and priorities.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and work through exercises together. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief problem-solving, or ongoing encouragement between appointments. These options make it easier to keep momentum and apply new skills in real time.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
Also listed
- Experience
- 6 years
- Licensed
- Maryland
- Languages
- English
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