Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
How David works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About David
Dr. David Barrera helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and problems that come from life changes. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience and approaches work in a straightforward, practical way.
He stresses building routines and habits that support both emotional and physical well-being. He draws on client-centered methods to listen carefully and tailor sessions to each person's needs. He also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking.
Background and approach
Mindfulness practices are introduced when they fit a client's goals to slow down reactivity and increase present-moment choice. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps. Dr.
Barrera encourages changes in daily routines and self-care that add up over time. He blends short-term solution-focused planning with deeper conversations about values and meaning when those come up. He has worked in mental health since the early 2000s and has supported people facing addiction, trauma and abuse, caregiving stress, attachment and abandonment concerns, and family conflict.
He also helps with career stress, body image, impulsivity, and questions around divorce or separation. People can expect clear goals, habit-building homework, and a calm, reflective style in sessions. His background in counselor education informs how he explains ideas and sets realistic steps toward change.
What David works with
Everything David lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in David's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- 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
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Workplace issues
Approaches David lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach and online care that fit your life
Dr. Barrera commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques in online sessions. Client-centered therapy means the conversation is shaped around the person's own goals and pace, with the therapist reflecting concerns and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people spot thought patterns that fuel anger or anxiety and then practice different ways of thinking and behaving to reduce reactivity.He also brings mindfulness-based strategies when they match a person's needs, teaching short attention and breathing practices to lower impulsive reactions. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, values, and daily life, and he adjusts plans based on what actually helps.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and seeing nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day and need less bandwidth. Live chat or messaging are useful for quick check-ins, homework support, or shorter coaching-style exchanges. These options make it easier to schedule regular sessions and maintain momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about David
What kinds of concerns does Dr. Barrera address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, trauma and many life changes including parenting and career challenges.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His style is practical and conversational, emphasizing habit development, clear goals, and steps you can take between sessions to build momentum.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience in the mental health field and a background in counselor education.
Where is Dr. Barrera licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.