About David
Dr. David Barrera helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and struggles with self-esteem or addictions. He addresses parenting and family stress, coping with life changes, and burnout or compassion fatigue.
He brings 25 years of experience as an LPC in Texas to his work. He uses a straightforward, idea-driven style in sessions. He encourages practical habit changes and self-care routines.
He connects physical well-being and emotional health, and talks with people about daily habits that affect mood and energy.
How David works
His approach draws on client-centered listening and solution-focused steps to set clear, manageable goals. He also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people test thoughts and change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness and existential questions about meaning can come into conversations when they fit the person’s needs.
Sessions focus on small, concrete actions and clearer thinking. He helps people break big problems into usable steps. That can mean changing routines, improving communication, or practicing tools to manage anger and anxiety.
People working with him can expect steady attention to habits, health, and values. He aims to help clients build long-term skills for relationships, parenting, work, and emotional balance. The work combines problem-solving with attention to what matters most in daily life.
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What David works with
The areas below are the ones David selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- Adoption and foster care
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Parenting issues
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 25 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Texas |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflects what they say, and helps them find their own answers, which can be useful for relationship and self-esteem concerns.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and to build new routines, which can help with anxiety, depression, and impulsive behavior.
Solution-focused therapy zeroes in on small, achievable changes. Sessions highlight what works, set short-term goals, and track progress so people can see steady improvement in daily life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client discuss needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. That collaborative process allows adjustments over time as goals or life circumstances change.
Online therapy offers flexibility across several formats. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversations. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a lunch break. Live chat or text-based messaging support brief check-ins, quick coaching, or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, parenting, or other responsibilities.
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