The patterns stop with you.

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Creating a New Way Forward

Life doesn't always give us a map for the chapters we find ourselves in, especially when you're navigating career shifts, stepping into parenthood, carrying grief, or balancing heavy cultural expectations. In my own journey through those twists and turns, what made all the difference was having someone willing to join me in the struggle, truly listen, and help me find my way forward.

Hi, I’m Rafael Cazares, LMFT. Rooted in the Inland Empire and serving clients in Moreno Valley, Riverside, Ontario, and across California, my hope is that therapy can be that grounded space for you.

Whether you are stepping into a new chapter, healing past wounds, or balancing where you came from with where you are going, I am here to help.

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What I Can Help You With

Anxiety & The Inner Critic

  • Overthinking, social anxiety, and constant worry

  • Imposter syndrome, shame, and self-doubt

  • Managing emotional overwhelm & building self-worth

Culture & Identity

  • Bicultural stress for 1st and 2nd generation adults

  • Navigating family dynamics and cultural expectations

  • Career burnout and feeling disconnected from your work

Trauma & Attachment

  • Healing childhood trauma and neglect

  • Fear of abandonment & attachment struggles

  • Processing grief, loss, and unlearning old survival habits

Parenthood & New Parents

  • Adjusting to life with a newborn

  • Navigating identity shifts as a new parent

  • Managing partner dynamic changes and dad transition stress

See How We Can Work Together

My Approach

  • Unhooking from overthinking and reactive habits.

  • Unpacking what’s driving the stress underneath.

  • Building steady, authentic connections with yourself and those who matter.

Fees & Insurance

  • In-Network: Aetna, Anthem, & Blue Shield of CA

  • Private Pay: $150 / 50-min session

  • Sliding Scale: $110 – $130

  • Superbills provided for out-of-network

Practice Details

  • Format: Telehealth across California

  • Hours: Mon–Thu, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  • Languages: English & Spanish

Ready to Connect?

Schedule Your Free 15-Min Consult

A free, low-pressure 15-minute call to discuss your goals and see if we’re the right fit to work together. Secure your slot online from anywhere in California.