Raquel Molina, LCSW

03/24/2026

If the pain feels enormous…
it’s because the love was enormous.

I’ve found one of the hardest truths about losing a spouse is this:

The depth of the grief often matches the depth of the bond.

You didn’t just lose someone you loved.

You lost the person who shared your language…
your routines…
your private jokes…
your plans for the future.

When that kind of love disappears from daily life, the world can feel split in two:
Life with them.
Life after them.

If you’re navigating that loneliness, I want you to know I’m hosting a free live conversation where I’ll talk about what makes spousal loss so uniquely painful…

And how to steady yourself when everything feels unfamiliar.

If this speaks to where you are right now, I’d be honored to have you join me.

Join me LIVE on Tuesday, March 24 at 4pm PT / 7pm ET
https://www.davidkesslertraining.com/when-a-spouse-dies
Replay will be sent to everyone who registers.

You deserve support that matches the depth of your loss.

I invite you to join me.

03/24/2026

https://www.therapybyraquel.com/

Track your mood progress, witness the power of self-reflection, and experience profound anxiety relief. Elevate your well-being with this essential tool for emotional resilience and lasting change. Included is therapist-recommended self-care and emotion-regulation skills to manage intensity of emoti...

03/04/2026

The part of you that says “yes” when you want to say “no” is often a part in your internal system, trying to protect you from perceived rejection, conflict, or disappointment.

In Internal Family Systems (IFS), developed by Richard C. Schwartz, we learn that these parts aren’t the problem, they’re doing a job.

Exploring your people-pleasing part in therapy can be incredibly helpful:
• You discover why it developed; maybe it learned that safety or love depended on keeping others happy.
• You learn to recognize its patterns without judgment.
• You strengthen your connection to Self.

Therapy isn’t about silencing this part.
It’s about understanding it.
When you listen with curiosity, that protective part can change its role and you can start living in alignment with your true self. 💛

02/12/2026

💭 In my work, I’ve seen how often we try to “fix” the symptoms - the anxiety, the patterns, the reactions - without tending to the roots that shaped them. Real healing is deeper work. It’s compassionate, intentional, and it starts beneath the surface.

🧠 Through EMDR, IFS parts work, and somatic experiencing, we gently re-process what the nervous system has been holding onto, therefore you’re not just managing symptoms, you’re healing at the source.

🌱 When the roots heal, everything changes. 🌱

02/11/2026

In IFS parts-work, healing often means going back to and getting to know our inner-child by exploring the moments that shaped how they see themselves and the world.

We don’t dismiss it or minimize it.
We honor it, and help that younger part feel seen, understood, and supported in the way they needed then.

There is real power in working with and honoring the parts in our system. When they no longer feel alone or burdened, the nervous system settles. Protective parts don’t have to work as hard. Patterns that once felt automatic begin to soften.

Healing isn’t about changing the past.
It’s about changing the relationship to it.

This scene from Bad Bunny’s performance resonated for me on so many levels.

02/08/2026

Saturday mornings with Alex & Brian never disappoints. Instant mood booster and brain changer ✨💯💪🏽

01/20/2026

We often hold tension without realizing it.
The body braces long before the mind catches up.

Check in: soften your forehead, unclench your jaw, relax your shoulders.
Awareness is the first release.

We carry it until we’re reminded to let it go.
This is your reminder

12/08/2025

During EMDR, Bilateral Stimulation activates both sides of the brain, helping clients re-process traumatic memories more effectively.

It’s a structured, evidence-based technique that supports deep emotional healing.

12/02/2025

EMDR is unique because it works on both levels of the brain:

🌿 Bottom-Up: EMDR addresses the body and nervous system, helping release the physical tension, sensations, and emotional charge stored from past trauma.

🌿 Top-Down: It also engages conscious processing, allowing the mind to reframe memories, beliefs, and thought patterns that keep you stuck.

By integrating both approaches, EMDR helps you process trauma including the body, mind, and emotions - so you can move forward with safety.

Healing isn’t just about thinking differently; it’s about feeling safe in your body and mind again. ✨

11/26/2025

🧠 EMDR therapy reduces the emotional intensity of past memories, helping you feel more regulated in the present.

11/16/2025

How EMDR therapy rewires traumatic memories, distress in the body and supports long-term healing.

Link in bio to book a session with me.

08/06/2025

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🧠 Healing doesn’t mean forgetting the past - it means helping every part of you feel safe again 🧠 ⁣
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As a therapist I integrate IFS (parts work) and EMDR to guide clients in understanding the complex layers of shame, guilt and trauma- not by pushing parts away but welcoming them with compassion. ⁣
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❤️‍🩹 This integrated approach allows clients to feel more whole and present- free from the burdens they’ve carried for too long. ⁣
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🤔 Every part has a story. Every memory holds wisdom. Together I we hold space for healing that’s lasting and transformative. ⁣
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Ready to connect with your inner self/inner child and reclaim your life? Send me a message for an appointment ♥️⁣
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