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Dr. David Barrera

TX LPC 19373
Credentials
TX LPC 19373
NPI Number
1184832024
Location
Texas
Languages
English
Dr. David Barrera
25 years experience

About Dr. David Barrera

I have been working in the mental health field since the early 2000s. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a PhD in Counselor Education. I’ve worked with various clients struggling with a multitude of issues including personal, marital and family relationship issues, and various other problems leading to anger, depression, and anxiety. I place a huge emphasis on self-care and habit development. It is difficult to feel well emotionally when you don’t feel well physically so I also place emphasis on health and overall well-being. I take a philosophical approach to the work I do with my clients and I encourage my clients to begin developing habits and routines in their behaviors and in their thought patterns that will have beneficial long term effects on their lives and their relationships.

Licenses

LPC
19373

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Abandonment
  • Adoption and foster care
  • Attachment issues
  • Blended family issues
  • Body image
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Communication problems
  • Control issues
  • Divorce and separation
  • Domestic violence
  • Eating and food-related issues
  • Family problems
  • Forgiveness
  • Guilt and shame
  • Impulsivity
  • Infidelity
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Jealousy
  • Life purpose
  • Men's issues
  • Midlife crisis
  • Mood disorders
  • Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
  • Self-love
  • Sex addiction
  • Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
  • Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“This is the best treatment I have ever had”

“One of the best cognitive therapist that I’ve met over 27 years”

“Dr. Barrera has helped me tremendously. He’s validated my decisions when I doubted them. He’s encouraged me to look at myself objectively for improvement. He provides helpful and encouraging messages and he’s always on time for our appointments. I’m grateful that I started therapy and that Dr. Barrera was matched with me.”

“I think Dr. Barrera is an outstanding resource and look forward to our continued sessions.”

“Best therapist ever!!!<br /> <br /> Enough said”

“David is a great therapist with tons of life and clinical experience. Conversations are always natural and smooth. He has a great ability to listen and point you in the direction when needed. I’ve worked with him for a few months now and have made drastic improvements in my confidence, self-talk and overall view on life. Thanks for the wisdom!”

“Dr. Barrera is an experienced therapist who is great at listening and making suggestions to improve your daily routine. Working with him has taught me to optimize my life and prioritize what’s important. He’s not afraid to disagree with limiting beliefs and tell you what you need to hear to break out of harmful patterns.”

“He’s great”

“David is a very kind, professional and an educated person and I really appreciated his advice and our session”

“The most understanding and helpful therapist I’ve ever experienced. Much needed therapy from an absolute pro, when I needed it the most!”

“I can confidently say that Dr. Barrera has given us guidance, knowledge, and insight over the past year that has supported us in a way to save our marriage. We are still a work in progress, but weekly check-ins with Dr. Barrera are something we look forward to and we always walk away with a nugget of helpful life advice. He is someone we respect and appreciate very much. We are grateful for him!”

“Dr. Barrera is great in what he does. Although, it's harder for me to appreciate his help, as I seem to know quite a bit of what i'm needing to do. So, he's more of a sounding board for me, which is just as important and very helpful. I appreciate how much he pays listens and helps where he can.”

“I had a little trouble finding a therapist on this site at first but once I was matched to Dr. Barrera, I knew I had found the right person. He messaged me right away and offered to chat right then and there to establish connection and our first full session was truly engaging and productive. I am very grateful to have found him.”

“Dr. Barrera helped me get ahead of my anxiety before it happened!”

“Our sessions with Dr. Barrera have been going great. Every since the sessions have started, my husband and I have noticed a difference. The last two weekends have been great. Looking forward to more happy days!”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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