I am licensed in California with 36 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: LGBTQ+ related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Executive and professional coaching, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Attachment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Gender dysphoria, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
CA LPCC 229
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Earl Barrios. 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.
Earl creates a compassionate space that has helped me navigate a very difficult period in my life with more clarity based on his years of experience. He has a strong understanding of betrayal trauma and its emotional impact, while also providing practical tools to move forward in a healthy way. I’ve felt genuinely supported, and understood, and appreciate his genuine passion for wanting to help people.
Written on May 17, 2026 after therapy with Earl for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Great interaction every time. Earl's experience and advice have greatly impacted my understanding of myself and my situation. I look forward to more continued counseling with Earl
Written on May 10, 2026 after therapy with Earl for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, and sleeping disorders
He has been great so far. I feel like I finally got a therapist who actually cares and listens and gives me information on how to access other resources also to get relevant support
Written on Mar 17, 2026 after therapy with Earl for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Earls experience level has helped me tremendously. I am analytical and how he explains things makes very good sense to me. I’m happy to have found Earl to help me.
Written on Jan 10, 2026 after therapy with Earl for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Earl gives me great input and useful knowledge and tools.
Written on Jan 05, 2026 after therapy with Earl for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Earl’s professional experience has helped me understand my feelings in some of the biggest transitions in my life and has helped me learn to trust myself. I appreciate that he has guided me in my growth and I can see the positive impact Earl’s professionalism and support has made throughout my relationships.
Written on Nov 30, 2025 after therapy with Earl for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd