About Raquel
Raquel McCranie welcomes people who are worn out by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, or the weight of past trauma. She focuses on clear, human conversations that help people feel heard and make practical changes. Raquel uses everyday language and a calm presence to help clients find steadier ground.
Raquel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - with five years of clinical experience. She completed a bachelor’s degree in general psychology with a communications minor, then earned a master’s degree in rehabilitation and mental health counseling at the University of South Florida.
How Raquel works
That mix of study and practice shaped a practical approach to care. Her work has included behavioral health, addiction recovery, individual counseling, relationship support, and trauma. She adapts her methods to the needs of each person rather than following a fixed formula.
She also brings perspective from parenting and life in a blended family into conversations about identity and relationships. Raquel is bilingual in English and Spanish. She has partnered on equine-assisted approaches and values their role as a complement to talk-based work.
Sessions aim to address issues like self-esteem, depression, attachment concerns, codependency, and substance-related challenges. Her goal is straightforward: to offer a space where people feel understood, not rushed or labeled. Practical steps and honest conversation guide the path forward, with pacing set by the person seeking help.
What Raquel works with
The areas below are the ones Raquel selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
Practical approaches for online healing
Raquel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are explained plainly and applied to real life. One approach focuses on building awareness of thoughts and behaviors so people can change patterns that keep them stuck; this helps with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Another approach emphasizes understanding attachment and relationship dynamics so people can improve communication and boundary-setting in close relationships.Finding the right fit is part of the work. Raquel collaborates with each person to choose which methods to try based on their goals, history, and what feels useful. She adjusts plans as progress is made and invites feedback about what is or isn’t helping.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls let people use visual cues during longer sessions. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging provide flexibility for brief updates or when scheduling a real-time conversation is difficult. These options make it easier to maintain momentum and fit therapy into a busy life.
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