Raquel Smoot
Creating a safe space to grow and heal
My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and encouraged. Together, we will explore what matters most to you, clarify your goals, and take meaningful steps toward positive change. With empathy and patience, I will walk alongside you as your guide, helping you uncover your strengths and move toward the life you want.
Schedule your free consultation today and take the first step toward growth, healing, and building the life you want. Services are available to clients located in Texas, both in person and online.
My Approach
Empathy
Growth
Understanding
My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, growth, and understanding. I strive to create a warm, collaborative, and inclusive space where you can explore your identity, share your emotions, and develop practical skills for positive change.
Together, we’ll work to uncover your strengths, navigate life’s challenges, and move toward the life you want with patience, compassion, and a genuine commitment to your personal growth.
My Background
“You deserve a therapist who validates your experiences and helps you heal at your pace.”
As an asexual woman of Mexican immigrants, I can empathize with many of your life experiences of being othered. I believe in providing therapy focused on validation and deeply connected to the reality of being a first-generation child of parents who believe in mental health. I've been where you are, struggling to be my authentic self within social and cultural settings that are often unwelcoming to differences. No matter what you've been through, I'm here to support you and create a safe space where you can build the skills to navigate the challenges of living authentically in a world that's always changing.
If you feel like therapy hasn't made a difference or isn't the right fit for you, don't give up—keep looking for the support that feels right. You deserve to work with a therapist who offers caring, trauma-informed care that truly validates your experiences. I'm here to warmly welcome you as you take this important step toward healing and growth.
Counseling services are provided in accordance with Texas state law. I am licensed to practice in the state of Texas and can only work with clients who are located in Texas at the time of our sessions, whether in person or online.
Welcome to a Safe and Supportive Space
Every client deserves to feel respected and valued; that’s why I’m committed to fostering inclusion and safety for all identities and experiences.
There is zero tolerance for:
Racism, sexism, or discrimination of any kind
Homophobia, transphobia, or misgendering
Ableism or discrimination against neurodivergent individuals
Xenophobia, antisemitism, or islamophobia
Harassment, hate speech, or bullying
Everyone deserves to be treated with compassion and dignity. This space exists to support your healing and growth. safely and respectfully.