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LMFT Raquel Buchanan

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Raquel Buchanan is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

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Licensing: LMFT Years in Practice: 3 State: California

Hello and Welcome! My name is Raquel Buchanan and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT #118976) and doctoral candidate at Grand Canyon University. I specialize in treating self-esteem issues related to interpersonal trauma focusing on the impact that childhood abuse or neglect has on emotional and mental health.

I am a self-esteem therapist who focuses on building coping skills, finding your hidden strengths and talents, and getting you out of negative thought patterns that keep you stuck. I have assisted many of my clients overcome issues like addiction, relationship conflict, depression, and anxiety related disorders. The best compliment I have ever received was that my therapeutic approach “was like talking to a friend.”

I am a certified domestic violence group facilitator and have worked with county probation providing therapy to men and women who use violence or abuse in their intimate relationships. I provided individual counseling to individuals who want to stop their use of violence.

I use an eclectic approach to therapy incorporating Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) techniques to give you a safe, non-judgmental place where you can express yourself and who you are fully!

The therapy I provide is intensive in nature using both the text and video feature to assist you during your therapeutic process. You should expect to have regular communication with me including daily check-ins and one video or telephone session a week. Your care is important to me, I look forward to working with you.

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Issues
Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD
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English

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Reviews for Raquel Buchanan

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Love Raquel!

Oct 18, 2022

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She’s the absolute best.

J.O.·Jun 15, 2022

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She’s the best!

J.O.·Oct 06, 2021

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Raquel has a very modern approach, in that I feel like she has enormous capacity to meet people where they are, recognize that "we are where we are" and build a collaborative approach from there. I also appreciate that she is very direct - this helps me overcome my tendency to beat around the bush and get to the heart of the issue. Further, I think Raquel has great facility working with men, and has given me some good perspective on managing aggression and anger in a socially appropriate fashion.

M.A.·May 19, 2021

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She’s the best. Keeps me super honest and goes way out of her way for me always

J.O.·May 10, 2021

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Raquel is the best! She has helped me in so many different aspects of my life. I can’t thank her enough. Best therapist I have ever had!

K.A.·Mar 03, 2021

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Raquel makes me feel like she genuinely cares about my well being. This is (surprisingly) rare for a therapist in my experience, but every time we speak she seems to take the time to understand my perspective and where I'm coming from, and helps me to address the issues on my mind. She also makes it clear that she cares about my care going forward, including but not limited to the work I do with her, providing a more all-encompassing care experience.

M.A.·Dec 08, 2020

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Raquel has been an enormous help to me. In just a few weeks, I've already had more therapeutic engagement with her than I have had in months with a traditional therapist. I am already doing so much better with her help. Thank you!

L.A.·Jul 30, 2020

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I’ve tried many different therapists for many years in the past, but it seems like Raquel gets me and I felt as if we just clicked from the start. She’s quick to identifying underlying issues and gives unbiased advice and even with her amazing expertise, she does not come off as intimidating. So glad to be working with her!

M.A.·Jul 08, 2020

Benefits

Affordable, convenient, and accessible, Raquel Buchanan offers counseling online

  • Affordable: Pay a low flat fee.
  • Convenient: Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
  • Available now: There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.