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.
Professional experience
25 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Intimacy related issues Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional 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
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. David Barrera. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Great mindset, open approaches, great at controlling emotional narrative. Happy he was recommended. 10/10
Written on Jun 16, 2026 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and anger management
This is the best treatment I have ever had
Written on Feb 25, 2026 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, sleeping disorders, anger management, coaching, and adhd
One of the best cognitive therapist that I’ve met over 27 years
Written on Jan 28, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
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.
Written on Feb 20, 2023 after therapy with David for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
I think Dr. Barrera is an outstanding resource and look forward to our continued sessions.
Written on Jan 10, 2023 after therapy with David for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Best therapist ever!!!
Enough said
Written on Oct 20, 2022 after therapy with David for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
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!
Written on Sep 22, 2022 after therapy with David for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
He’s great
Written on Jul 08, 2022 after therapy with David for 9 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
David is a very kind, professional and an educated person and I really appreciated his advice and our session
Written on Jun 21, 2022 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
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.
Written on Nov 15, 2021 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning depression, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
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.
Written on Nov 12, 2021 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Barrera helped me get ahead of my anxiety before it happened!
Written on Aug 31, 2021 after therapy with David for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Very professional, great listener, kind and willing to celebrate small to all progress!
Written on May 21, 2021 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief
Dr. Barrera comes across as a very attentive and insightful counselor with great intuition. I appreciate his down to earth demeanor and practical approach. I also feel he’s well-versed academically, which only adds to his counseling technique being sound and credible.
Written on May 18, 2021 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
David is absolutely amazing and very insightful. He listens extremely well and shares actionable ways to introspect, improve and recover.
I would recommend him to anyone going through a tough time that needs help working through it. I am in a much better place now than before we started speaking.
Written on Mar 27, 2021 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and bipolar disorder
I've just started with Dr. Barrera but within 2 weeks I already felt like I'm on the right track. Dr. Barrera understood my growth goals and offered great encouragement and feedback. He's very open minded and universal, something I really look for in a therapist. Getting on the right track will lead me to mental health success!
Written on Mar 22, 2021 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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