- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose questions
- Gottman informed work
About Rachel
Rachel Lopez De Castilla Wooden is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Texas with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are feeling stuck after changes in work, relationships, health, or family life. Areas she commonly helps address include stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and questions of life purpose.
Rachel frames clients as the experts on their own stories and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. She uses conversational work to identify what is getting in the way and what resources a person already has. Sessions tend to involve clear goals, reflection on patterns, and small experiments to test new ways of handling problems.
Her approach draws on client-centered techniques to prioritize each person's perspective. She also uses narrative and solution-focused ideas to separate people from their problems and to find short-term strategies that change day-to-day functioning. For relationship concerns she incorporates elements from the Gottman Method to improve communication and reduce recurring arguments.
Rachel has experience with adoption and foster care questions, attachment issues, blended family challenges, and multicultural concerns. She also works with people facing grief, trauma and abuse, codependency, and financial stress. First responder issues and compassion fatigue are listed areas she addresses.
Sessions are practical and straightforward. Rachel helps people set small, measurable goals and reviews progress regularly. To begin, she asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so they can talk about next steps.
Therapeutic methods and working remotely
Rachel draws on client-centered therapy to center the client's perspective and priorities, focusing on listening and reflecting back what matters most. This approach helps when someone is unsure which parts of life to change or wants a clearer sense of values and priorities.She also uses elements of the Gottman Method for relationship work, which focuses on improving communication, reducing repetitive conflict, and building practical interaction skills. Solution-focused techniques are used to set short-term goals and generate small steps that can lead to noticeable changes quickly.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Rachel will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then recommend which methods to try. If an approach doesn’t fit, she will adjust the plan together with the client based on what feels most helpful.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as specific remote options are not listed here. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into work and family schedules, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Talk with Rachel during the matching questionnaire about how sessions can fit your day and the practical adjustments that help them work well.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and family problems, grief, trauma and life purpose questions.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses client-centered, narrative, and solution-focused ideas to identify patterns and try small practical steps toward change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience as a therapist working with adults on a range of concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in Texas and provides services based in that state.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.