- Practical habit work
- Values-oriented care
- Mindfulness and CBT
About David
Dr. David Barrera helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and struggles with self-esteem. He works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anger, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. He also supports those coping with life changes, bipolar mood challenges, family conflict, and complex issues like abandonment or attachment difficulties.
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, with 25 years in the mental health field. His approach is practical and focused on everyday habits. He asks about routines, sleep, movement, and small behavior changes that can make a difference in mood and energy.
In sessions he blends a client-centered stance with cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness practices. That means conversations focus on what matters most to the person, alongside tools for changing unhelpful thinking and building more steady attention to the present.
He also brings existential perspectives, encouraging clients to reflect on values, meaning, and choices. Solution-focused techniques are used to set short-term, achievable goals and track small wins.
Dr. Barrera emphasizes self-care and habit development. He helps people create routines that support emotional and physical well-being. He works from Texas and conducts sessions in English.
Approaches you might use in online therapy
Dr. Barrera commonly draws on client-centered work and cognitive behavioral strategies in his practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following what the person feels is most important, which helps people feel heard and understood. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, offers tools to identify and shift thinking patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, low mood, or stress.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss goals, preferences, and daily routines and then try methods that suit those needs. Together the therapist and client check what helps and adjust the plan over time so the work stays practical and relevant.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick touchpoint is needed. For some people, not being on camera or choosing audio-only time can make it easier to focus, while others prefer video for face-to-face connection. Ask the therapist which options are currently offered and which would best support your goals.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma, parenting strain, anger, career changes, bipolar challenges, and related concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
He takes a practical, conversational approach that emphasizes habits and routines. Sessions combine attentive listening with concrete steps clients can try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience working in the mental health field and has supported people with a wide range of personal and relational challenges.
What credentials and region should I know about?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
In which languages can I speak with him?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.