- Emotion-focused work
- CBT techniques
- Gottman ideas
About Raechelle
Raechelle Gaffney is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Texas and Florida with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, family and parenting concerns, career transitions, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Raechelle aims to make talking about difficult emotions straightforward and practical.
Her approach mixes emotion-focused ideas with cognitive techniques and narrative work. She often helps people name the feelings that drive their reactions and then looks at the thoughts and stories that keep those patterns going. Sessions include practical steps people can try between meetings, and conversations about relationships and roles within the family.
Raechelle draws on Gottman Method ideas to look at interaction patterns and on motivational interviewing to support change when people feel stuck. She also uses narrative therapy to help people see the larger story around problems and identify different ways forward. These methods are used to address everyday problems like panic, caregiver stress, money worries, and midlife transitions.
Her background includes work as a hospital case manager and many years in social and family health services. That experience informs her focus on aging and geriatric issues, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and resources for caregivers. Raechelle has also worked with first responder stress and family-of-origin issues.
Sessions are conducted in English and Raechelle practices in Texas. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, readers are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Raechelle Integrates EFT and Related Approaches Online
Raechelle uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help people identify and name the core emotions that shape their reactions and relationship patterns. EFT focuses on recognizing emotional responses, understanding their role, and working on how people connect to those feelings.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to break down the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and to introduce practical exercises for reducing anxiety and panic. The Gottman Method is used to notice interaction patterns and to develop clearer communication strategies for relationship-related concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Raechelle will talk with clients about goals, what has helped or not helped in the past, and which methods feel most useful. That collaborative decision shapes whether sessions lean more toward EFT, CBT, or Gottman ideas.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the original biography does not list specific online formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from a schedule. Talk with Raechelle during the matching process about the session length and structure that will fit everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family and parenting issues, career changes, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends emotionally-focused approaches with cognitive and narrative techniques focused on naming feelings and changing unhelpful thoughts and stories.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in social and family health services and in hospital case management roles.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in Texas and Florida and practices from a Texas-based location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session from the available times.
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