Anxiety & Behavioral Health Specialist in the Inland Empire
Culturally affirming online therapy for adults, new fathers, and teens across California. Break free from overthinking, perfectionism, and burnout.
How We Get Stuck: The Avoidance & Control Trap
When you experience anxiety or stress, it is natural to try to manage or avoid it. This may lead to overthinking, setting unrealistic standards, staying excessively busy, or avoiding overwhelming situations.
The challenge is that fighting these thoughts can drain your energy. In therapy, we do not offer quick fixes for anxiety. Instead, we work together to build practical skills that help you break the cycle, manage uncertainty, and focus your energy on what matters most.
About Rafael Cazares
Hi, I’m an anxiety therapist based in the Inland Empire. As a Latino clinician providing culturally affirming care, I know how deeply anxiety can be tied to family, work, and cultural expectations and how exhausting balancing it all is.
In my practice, I use proven methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you step back from racing thoughts, change unwanted behaviors, and take meaningful steps toward what matters most to you.
Areas of Focus
Anxiety and stress show up differently for everyone. My practice focuses on helping you navigate the main ways anxiety and overwhelm appear in daily life:
Anxiety & Overthinking: Never-ending worry, sudden panic, and constant self-doubt in social or professional situations.
Perfectionism & Burnout: Feeling nothing is ever good enough, overworking to avoid mistakes, chronic fatigue, and inability to step away and relax.
Childhood & Relational Trauma: Always reading the room, bracing for conflict, and using overthinking to keep the peace and manage others' moods.
ADHD & Focus Strain: Procrastinating until last-minute panic forces action, brain fog, and dread about dropping the ball.
Bicultural Pressure & Boundaries: Guilt over parental sacrifices, a knot in your stomach when saying "no," and putting family expectations ahead of your own needs.
Who I Work With
Adults & Driven Professionals
The constant need to perform at work or home can be tiring. I assist hard-working professionals in overcoming overthinking and burnout so they can finally feel relaxed.
Men & New Fathers
Juggling your career, personal relationships, and adjusting to fatherhood can be a big task. I help men develop practical skills to avoid burnout and be fully present.
Therapy for Teens (Ages 14-18)
The pressure of school, concerns about identity, and family expectations can be stressful. I guide teenagers to develop practical skills to cope with anxiety while keeping their parents informed and involved.
How to Get Started
Step 1: Free 15-Minute Consultation
We’ll start with a short phone call to discuss what you’re experiencing, answer your questions, and see whether we’re a good fit.
Step 2: Simple Online Intake
You’ll complete your consent forms and paperwork online through a secure, private client portal before our first session.
Step 3: Begin Virtual Sessions
You can join sessions securely from home, anywhere in California, and start working toward what matters most to you.
Practice Logistics
Format: 100% Telehealth (Secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions across California)
Who I Serve: Adults & High School Teens (Ages 14–18)
Hours: Mon–Thu, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Insurance & Payment: In-network with Blue Shield of California. Sliding-scale options available for cash-pay clients.
Ready to Get Started?
Starting therapy takes courage, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Let’s connect for a free consultation and see if online therapy in California is right for you.