Raquel Cherry, LICSW, LCSW

Licensed in District of Columbia · 9 years in practice

Raquel Cherry helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and life transitions.

License and registration

LICSW, District of Columbia: LC50082553 · expires June 2027
LCSW, Virginia: 0904015787 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1841664851 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 9
Languages: English

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About Raquel

Raquel Cherry helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and life transitions. She works with concerns like depression, grief, trauma, addiction, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Raquel also supports people facing money worries, communication problems, and questions about life purpose and intimacy.

She is identified as a LICSW and LCSW with nine years of professional experience in clinical settings in Virginia. Her style is straightforward and respectful. Sessions start with listening to what matters most to the client.

Background and approach

Conversations are tailored to each person's situation and goals. She aims to make steps feel doable instead of overwhelming. Raquel blends practical strategies with mindset work.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness techniques are offered to build calm and reduce reactivity. Motivational Interviewing is used when clients want to strengthen commitment to change.

She also applies Client-Centered and Solution-Focused methods to keep therapy focused on immediate problems and the client’s strengths. That means short-term goals, clear steps, and regular check-ins on progress. Parents and people juggling busy lives often find this approach useful.

Her background includes nearly a decade of hands-on clinical work across community and healthcare settings. Raquel describes herself as compassionate and sensitive, and she aims to tailor the plan to each person. If someone is ready to explore changes, she offers steady guidance and practical tools to move forward.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Raquel names

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Online support

How Raquel’s Methods Work Online

Raquel uses approaches that translate well to remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing small behavior changes; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that help reduce reactivity and increase calm in daily life. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, helping people feel heard while deciding what changes they want to make.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. She works with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. This is a collaborative process where the client’s needs guide which techniques are used and when to shift focus.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and run through worksheets together. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or for easier scheduling. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping momentum on meaningful change.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Raquel address in sessions?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, compassion fatigue, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, family and parenting challenges, and life transitions.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach?

Her style is person-centered and practical. She blends Client-Centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral techniques, mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused work to set clear goals and doable steps.

What is her professional experience?

She has nine years of professional clinical experience working in settings that serve people with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Which credentials and location apply to her practice?

She holds a DC LICSW and a VA LCSW and practices with a Virginia-based focus.

In what languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are available for remote work?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How is cost handled for therapy with her?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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