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Raquel Colbert-Dawson

Committed therapist guiding practical growth

LPC Oklahoma

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Raquel

Raquel Colbert-Dawson is an LPC with 12 years of clinical experience who helps people untangle complex life patterns and build clearer paths forward. She emphasizes practical change, guiding clients who are prepared to engage in personal growth and develop new thinking and emotional skills.

Background and approach

Her work often centers on stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life transitions, while also addressing areas like panic attacks, body image, smoking cessation, and end-of-life issues. Her approach blends evidence-informed techniques with a respectful, compassionate stance.

Raquel draws from cognitive behavioral strategies alongside client-centered and mindfulness-based methods to help clients identify unhelpful patterns and practice alternative responses. She also integrates solution-focused ideas and the Gottman Method when relationship dynamics are part of the work.

Raquel practices in Oklahoma and offers a supportive space for people ready to cultivate greater self-value, confidence, and resilience. Clients who engage consistently and embrace the therapeutic process are likely to get the most from her services.

She approaches each person with sensitivity and clarity, helping translate insight into manageable steps toward healthier habits and improved well-being.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Raquel uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, a practical approach for managing anxiety, panic symptoms, and stress. She also employs client-centered therapy, offering empathetic listening and validation to help people explore values, build self-esteem, and gain clarity about life purpose. When relationship patterns are a focus she may draw on Gottman Method principles to examine communication and interaction habits that affect intimacy and connection.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Raquel works with clients to clarify goals, preferences, and the types of exercises or conversations that feel most useful, adjusting methods over time if something isn’t producing the intended progress. This flexibility helps tailor sessions to each person’s needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes scheduling easier around busy routines and geographic constraints. These options allow for continuity of care, the ability to use in-the-moment tools between sessions, and the convenience of accessing therapy from wherever the client is located in Oklahoma.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can Raquel help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem challenges, and coping with life changes, along with many additional focus areas such as panic attacks, body image, and smoking or vaping cessation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, combining cognitive behavioral strategies, client-centered support, mindfulness, solution-focused tools, and Gottman-informed techniques to help clients develop new skills and perspectives.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 12 years of professional experience to her practice, drawing on that background to tailor interventions to each person’s situation.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Oklahoma; her license is listed as OK LPC 5309.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
She offers several online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Oklahoma

Languages

English