Dr. David Barrera, LPC

Texas · 25 years in practice

Dr. David Barrera helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, substance issues, and burnout.

License and registration

LPC, Texas: 19373 · expires April 2027
NPI: 1184832024 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 25
Languages: English

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About David

Dr. David Barrera helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, substance issues, and burnout. He also supports those facing family conflict, parenting strain, anger, career transitions, bipolar mood challenges, and major life changes.

He emphasizes practical steps and habit changes so daily life can feel more manageable. He uses a philosophical, meaning-focused stance in sessions, drawing on Existential ideas to help people consider values and life direction.

Background and approach

He also employs client-centered listening so people feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools and mindfulness practices are used to change patterns of thinking and to reduce distress in the moment. In the room he focuses on routines that support emotional health, and on small behavioral changes that add up over time.

He talks about physical health as part of emotional recovery, and helps clients build self-care habits that support mood and energy. Sessions tend to be practical and aimed at creating sustainable routines. David has worked in the mental health field since the early 2000s and brings 25 years of experience to his work.

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing from Texas. His background includes helping people with trauma, attachment concerns, adoption and foster care issues, and problems tied to abandonment. People can expect straightforward, thoughtful conversations about values, goals, and daily choices.

He helps clients identify small, doable steps that fit their lives and move them toward clearer direction and steadier emotion.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything David lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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 names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions help

Existential Therapy invites conversations about meaning, choice, and life direction. It helps people who feel stuck or unsure about values to reflect on what matters and decide on purposeful next steps. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on respectful listening and building trust so clients can explore difficult feelings at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers concrete techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that maintain anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will listen to your goals and try different methods to see what fits. Together you will choose strategies that match your needs, preferences, and daily routines rather than relying on a single style.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for full conversational work and visual cues, while phone sessions can fit a short break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These options help people maintain regular contact and build consistent habits across busy lives.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, family problems, trauma and related concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He combines a philosophical, meaning-focused approach with client-centered listening. Sessions emphasize practical habit development and clearer values to guide choices.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has been in the mental health field since the early 2000s and brings 25 years of experience helping people with emotional and relational challenges.

Where is he based and what are his credentials?

He practices from Texas and holds the credential LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, with a doctoral degree in Counselor Education.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.

How does billing and cost work?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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