Raquel Leviss Is Allegedly Now Going By Her Birth Name Rachel Due To Therapy At Mental Health Facility

Raquel Leviss is reclaiming her birth name, Rachel, after recently undergoing therapy at a mental health facility, where she realized the impact of her haters using her birth name to target her. After completing her two-month treatment at a cost of $200,000, she has been discharged.

At the moment, negotiations between Leviss' representatives and Bravo for her return to "Vanderpump Rules" are ongoing, with Leviss reportedly aiming for a lucrative deal.

The expectation is that an agreement will be reached before the cast's upcoming trip to Lake Tahoe for season 11.

Keep on reading to learn more.

Leviss had a significant realization while undergoing treatment at a mental health facility. This revelation prompted her to reclaim her birth name, Rachel, shedding light on the profound reasons discovered through her therapy journey.

According to sources close to the situation, who shared information with TMZ, Leviss faced considerable distress due to the actions of her haters following the Scandavol incident. These individuals deliberately used her real name, Rachel, to target and upset her.

While Rachel is her legal name, Raquel has been the name used by her friends and family since her early years, ultimately becoming the name she identifies with.

During her stay at the mental health facility, Leviss received guidance from her therapists, who helped her understand the intentional use of the name "Rachel" as a weapon against her. Through this introspective process, the "Vanderpump Rules" star gradually realized that she could regain her power and disarm those who sought to harm her by reclaiming and fully embracing her birth name.

Earlier, insiders with firsthand knowledge shared with TMZ that Leviss had been discharged from The Meadows, a mental health facility in Arizona, where she underwent an intensive therapy program for two months. According to the sources, the reality star incurred a staggering bill of $200,000.

Despite skepticism from some individuals who doubted her time in the mental health facility, Leviss' experience was indeed real. She completed her treatment and has now been out for a week, taking refuge at a friend's house. However, she has been apprehensive about venturing out into the world again. A source who has spent time with her in the past week described her as a "totally different person."

Initially, Leviss had planned to enter the facility before filming the explosive reunion episode of "Vanderpump Rules." However, she decided to conclude the season first before prioritizing her well-being. In response to inquiries, Leviss' representative clarified that her time at the facility was not related to rehabilitation but focused on "mental health and trauma therapy."

In April, Tom Sandoval passionately defended the authenticity of Leviss' mental health treatments, shutting down anyone who doubted her sincerity. He firmly asserted that she was receiving genuine help and not residing in some luxurious resort.

During that time, the co-founder of Tom and Tom didn't hold back in calling out former castmates Peter Madrigal and Dayna Kathan, specifically, for raising doubts about Leviss' whereabouts. Sandoval expressed his frustration with their skepticism.

When confronted by paparazzi about whether he had seen Leviss during his solo trip to a resort in Arizona after the Scandoval incident, Sandoval became visibly annoyed. He emphatically stated that Raquel was in a mental health facility that strictly prohibited visitors and phone usage.

The "Vanderpump Rules" cast members recently reunited for the show's 11th season. However, sources reported to TMZ that Leviss'representatives and Bravo are actively exploring the possibility of her comeback, primarily considering her mental well-being.

However, there are also reports suggesting that Leviss is engaged in intense negotiations with Bravo, aiming to secure the highest possible compensation for her participation in the show.

Speaking to Page Six, an insider disclosed that Leviss is resolute in maximizing her earnings and is "playing hardball" during the negotiation process. The expectation is that an agreement will be reached between Leviss and Bravo before the cast embarks on their upcoming trip to Lake Tahoe next week, ensuring her presence in the highly anticipated season 11.