Radha Gaasbeek

Radha Gaasbeek, M.Ed./Ed.S. (She/Her)

Registered Marriage and Family Therapy Intern (RMFTI)

Hi, I’m Radha — I’m so glad you’re here.
I know that reaching out for support can feel vulnerable. I honor your courage in seeking connection, healing, and growth.

My Personhood
As a fellow healing human, I practice embodying a spirit of wholeheartedness, compassion, and service towards myself and all living beings. I hold authenticity, healthy boundaries, open-mindedness, patience, gratitude, and humility as my guiding compass. I navigate embracing my own humanity and the humanity of those with whom I have the privilege to connect using this compass. In my own journey, I am actively loving myself into health and wholeness while consciously leaning into my own continued growth in all that I do.

My Philosophical & Therapeutic Approach
I am a humanistic, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, LGBTQ+ affirming, and neurodiversity-affirming counselor. I work relationally and view the therapeutic alliance as a sacred space where healing can unfold. Sometimes this means being held in a safe, supportive relationship; other times, it means feeling empowered to stand in your own strength. I believe healing is a journey of becoming more whole: embracing, transmuting, and integrating both the light and the shadow—shadow being the parts of us we would rather not see or feel because somewhere along the way, we learned it wasn’t safe to embody them.
I conceptualize the human experience and cycles we can get caught in through the lenses of:

Developmental psychology
Attachment theory
Spirituality

My approach is rooted in the understanding that healing is a layered, conscious process. It involves noticing what arises in our bodies, psyches, and relationships; turning toward discomfort with curiosity and compassion; and gently restoring safety, trust, and connection—both internally and externally.

The Primary Modalities I Integrate are:

Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
Structural Family Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy
The Enneagram of Personality

I also include components of these modalities when helpful:

Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)
Gottman Couples Counseling
12-Step Recovery Principles

How I Work
In our work together, whether you are an individual, a couple, or a family, I may guide you to:

Share about your early childhood and what it was like to grow up in your family. Consider how these experiences shape you and your relationships as an adult.
Explore your system of meaning making and the lens through which you view the world.
Incorporate the use of “I” language and adopt the concept of “both/and”.
Slow down and listen inwardly in order to identify how you’re feeling and explore the related sensation(s) in your body.
Access Self energy through mindfulness and meditation, journaling, breathwork, creative expression, or nature-based practices.
Use somatic tools like movement, EFT tapping, and self-touch to support emotional release and integration.

I hold the belief that healing is not simply about “doing”—it’s about being. My role is to be with you, human to human, while supporting you in reconnecting with your core Self; your own inner wisdom and capacity to heal. (See below for the 8 C’s and 5 P’s of Self Energy).

Am I the right fit for you?

I work best with clients who are motivated and open to engaging in growth both during and between sessions.
For couples, I typically begin with two joint sessions followed by 1–2 individual sessions with each partner to understand personal history and relational dynamics. We then reconvene as a couple for integration.
I often recommend that couples and families also receive individual therapy, which I am happy to provide when appropriate.
My energy as a therapist ranges from soft and nurturing to direct and challenging, depending on your needs and what feels most supportive for your healing. Each therapeutic relationship is unique and I value receiving your input as we co-create ours.

Let’s Connect
I have experienced first-hand the power of being seen, accepted, and held in a safe therapeutic relationship. I know how much healing lies in the simple (yet profound) experience of receiving unconditional positive regard. I am devoted to the practice of nourishing my spirit, which allows me to offer this level of care to my clients.
If my approach resonates with you, I would love to connect over a free 15-minute consultation call to see if we’re a good fit.

Text: (352) 443-5103
Email: [email protected]

Namaste--A powerful expression of interconnectedness and respect, reflecting a deep understanding of our shared human experience: “The divine light in me recognizes the divine light in you”.

Radha Gaasbeek, M.Ed./Ed.S. (She/Her)

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