Raquel Henkel, LCMHC

I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor specializing in Anxiety, Depression, and Self-Esteem issues.

Hi there, I’m Raquel.

Do you get overwhelmed by feelings of anxiety, depression, and low self-worth? Do you feel like no matter how hard you try; you will never be good enough? Are you struggling to find your purpose in life? I help individuals of all ages discover their strengths and resources to become the version of themselves that they want to be. Together we will identify maladaptive thoughts and habits that create barriers to meeting outcomes and replace these with more balanced thinking and behaviors. I use a mix of Cognitive-Behavioral and Solution-Focused modalities to get to the root of core beliefs that get individuals stuck in daily living, while also engaging in resource talk that instills hope for a preferred future.

The premise behind the Cognitive Behavioral approach is that the cognitions individuals hold, shape how they think, feel, and behave in their relationships. Some thinking promotes growth and others lead to distress and conflict. My role as therapist is to help clients identify dysfunctional behavior and thinking that may be impeding growth and find ways to bring about positive change through more productive and healthy thinking patterns. I also draw from Solution-Focused Therapy and encourage clients to seek solutions to problems and set up expectations for change. This may include helping individuals change their focus and reframe their situation as well as identify strengths and resources to help meet desired outcomes.

During our sessions, we will explore challenges that you experience, talk through actionable solutions to combat barriers, and tailor interventions that bring us back to your desired outcome. As therapy progresses, you will begin to feel like the strong, capable person you were meant to be as you will have a greater understanding of the strengths that you already possess and recognize those as resources that you can use when experiencing challenges in life.

Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, or just the difficult changes that come with life, I’m here to help you. Therapy can be a process that feels uncomfortable, but it can also be so rewarding and life changing. The decision to seek help is a difficult one but be assured that it is the right one. I will provide a listening ear and an open heart as we dive in together to help foster healing and growth at a pace that feels comfortable to you. Let’s work together so that you can begin living life to the fullest.