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LICSW, LCSW

Raquel Cherry, LICSW, LCSW

  • Experience9 years
  • LocationVirginia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Raquel

Raquel Cherry is a licensed social worker with nine years of clinical experience who focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, parenting struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She brings a respectful and compassionate stance to each session, adapting conversations and treatment plans to fit the specific circumstances and goals of each person. Her work also extends to blended family dynamics, communication difficulties, first responder issues, life purpose questions, money and financial concerns, and self-worth and women-centered concerns.

Raquel emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, framing therapy as a process that requires courage and active participation. She uses a flexible approach that responds to what clients bring, whether that means short-term solution-focused strategies, skill-building with cognitive behavioral techniques, or deeper exploration through client-centered and mindfulness-informed methods.

Licensed in Virginia as LCSW and also holding a DC LICSW credential, she combines practical tools with a supportive therapeutic relationship to help people move toward clearer priorities and more sustainable coping. Her practice aims to help clients identify small, manageable steps that lead to meaningful change.

Approaches and Advantages of Online Therapy

Raquel uses client-centered therapy to prioritize each person's values and perspective, creating a space where goals and treatment plans are shaped by what matters most to the client. She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing mood, anxiety, and stressful situations. Mindfulness-informed techniques are integrated when helpful to teach present-moment awareness and stress reduction strategies that support emotion regulation and resilience.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work alongside the client to explore which methods fit their goals, adjusting tactics over time so the plan aligns with changing needs and preferences rather than imposing a single method from the outset.

Online therapy with Raquel offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or manage care from different locations within Virginia. These formats allow for consistent contact, quicker access to support between appointments, and the ability to continue work on skills and goals in ways that suit an individual's routine and comfort level.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Raquel typically address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD along with related topics such as blended family issues and communication problems.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and compassionate, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs while emphasizing empowerment and practical steps toward change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with clients on a variety of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and licensure does she hold and where is she located?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials with listings DC LICSW LC50082553 and VA LCSW 0904015787, and she practices in Virginia.
Does she offer services in multiple languages or accept international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCommunication problemsFirst responder issuesLife purposeMoney and financial issuesSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

District of Columbia, Virginia

Languages

English

What Raquel can help with

Raquel Cherry works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes.

How Raquel approaches therapy

Raquel's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Raquel is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Virginia, with 9 years of clinical experience.