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Rafaela Buenaventura

Therapist
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I work specifically with individuals who are struggling to cope and/or having difficulty in accessing their own unique skills and inherent strengths to maneuver through life's challenges. I support those who are desiring to deepen their understanding of their past and current experiences in order to live more fully in the present.

My approach to therapy

My practice is based on the foundations of developing a positive therapeutic relationship. I believe in viewing each individual within the context of their environment and utilize this approach as a means to decrease the stigma and labels of mental health. Ultimately, my own experiences have aided in my desire to be there for others.

What you can expect from me

I believe neither our circumstances or experiences define who we are and when our stories no longer match our sense of self we can feel a multitude of emotions and unsure of where to turn for support. Developing a space to feel heard, seen and supported is where others can find the strength to re-create their lives.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Latinx, Woman
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Challenging, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Florida Atlantic University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California, Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Narrative Therapy, Experiential, Psychoanalytic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Psychodynamic, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Transpersonal, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Structural Family, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment Based, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English