- Client-centered listening
- Cognitive techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About David
Dr. David Barrera is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 25 years of experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and concerns such as guilt and shame. He also helps people facing addiction, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, and career or life changes.
He favors clear, practical work in sessions. He encourages small habit changes and straightforward self-care because physical health affects emotional well-being. He draws on a philosophical outlook to help clients think about values, choices, and meaning in everyday life.
In the room he uses client-centered listening alongside techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He often blends solution-focused moves to set short-term goals, and mindfulness practices to build moment-to-moment awareness. Sessions can include talking through patterns, experimenting with new routines, and planning steps to handle difficult moments.
Barrera places attention on routines and habits that support longer-term change. He discusses behavior and thought patterns plainly and works with clients to try practices between sessions. He also addresses family-related pressures like blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, forgiveness, and attachment concerns.
People who bring worries about self-esteem, body image, impulsivity, anger, or coping with abandonment or adoption issues will find an approach that mixes practical tools and reflective conversation. He aims to help clients build consistent habits that make daily life more manageable over time.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions fit
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client's perspective. It involves reflective listening and empathetic responses to help people clarify values and make choices that fit their life. This approach is useful for people who need a steady, nonjudgmental place to sort out guilt, shame, or relationship questions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises to identify unhelpful thoughts and to practice different thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is often used when someone wants concrete steps to reduce anxiety, depression, or self-critical thinking.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods based on goals, preferences, and what feels helpful. That choice can shift over time as small goals are tested and revised.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins, and reduce travel time. It also allows using mindfulness exercises and behavioral planning in real life between meetings, so tools practiced in sessions can be tried and discussed during follow-up.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, and related areas including guilt and shame.
How would he approach shame or guilt in sessions?
He uses client-centered listening with cognitive and mindfulness techniques to look at thought patterns and develop practical habits that reduce the hold of shame or guilt.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience in the mental health field working with personal, marital, and family-related concerns.
What credentials and location information are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.