Barbara Nunley, MA, LMFT

Barbara Nunley, MA, LMFT

Psychotherapist
8881 Fletcher Pkwy, La Mesa, CA
Mrs. Barbara Gloria–Escobedo Nunley helps individuals and couples across California navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clarity, and evidence-based care. She supports adults and seniors through struggles with anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and other emotional or relational concerns, offering a grounded therapeutic presence for those seeking meaningful change. Barbara is passionate about guiding clients through significant life transitions, including midlife shifts, later-life adjustments, and reproductive or postpartum challenges. She has a special interest in supporting individuals experiencing perinatal and postpartum mood disorders, helping them understand their symptoms, strengthen coping skills, and rebuild confidence during periods that can feel overwhelming or isolating. Her work is deeply informed by respect for each person’s unique history, identity, and resilience. Barbara also brings extensive experience working with First Responders, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals connected to adoption and foster care. She commonly assists clients facing anxiety, grief, trauma, and couples’ issues, and she offers additional areas of expertise to meet a wide range of mental health needs. Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Couples/Marital Counseling, grounded in mindfulness and practical skill-building. Clients appreciate Barbara’s down-to-earth style, collaborative mindset, and ability to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where growth feels possible. Outside the therapy room, she enjoys kayaking with her family, engaging with her community through art and music, practicing yoga, supporting local animal rescues, and finding restoration through both DIY and professional spa days.

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About Barbara Nunley

Focus areas

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Life Transition
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Couples Therapy
Men's Mental Health Issues
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Depression

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Barbara Nunley

Mrs. Barbara Gloria–Escobedo Nunley helps individuals and couples across California navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clarity, and evidence-based care. She supports adults and seniors through struggles with anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and other emotional or relational concerns, offering a grounded therapeutic presence for those seeking meaningful change. Barbara is passionate about guiding clients through significant life transitions, including midlife shifts, later-life adjustments, and reproductive or postpartum challenges. She has a special interest in supporting individuals experiencing perinatal and postpartum mood disorders, helping them understand their symptoms, strengthen coping skills, and rebuild confidence during periods that can feel overwhelming or isolating. Her work is deeply informed by respect for each person’s unique history, identity, and resilience. Barbara also brings extensive experience working with First Responders, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals connected to adoption and foster care. She commonly assists clients facing anxiety, grief, trauma, and couples’ issues, and she offers additional areas of expertise to meet a wide range of mental health needs. Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Couples/Marital Counseling, grounded in mindfulness and practical skill-building. Clients appreciate Barbara’s down-to-earth style, collaborative mindset, and ability to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where growth feels possible. Outside the therapy room, she enjoys kayaking with her family, engaging with her community through art and music, practicing yoga, supporting local animal rescues, and finding restoration through both DIY and professional spa days.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Women's Mental Health Issues
Young Adult Issues
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy

Office locations

Barbara Nunley, MA, LMFT also offers online video visits for patients
8881 Fletcher Pkwy (1 of 2)
8881 Fletcher Pkwy, La Mesa, CA 91942
LifeStance Health - Southern California- 2 (2 of 2)
3609 Ocean Ranch Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92056
1 of 2

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • National University, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1346910312

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Barbara Nunley has 4 office locations, including in La Mesa and Oceanside, view full addresses on Barbara Nunley's profile.

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Barbara Nunley frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Barbara Nunley on their profile.

What languages does Barbara Nunley speak?

Barbara Nunley speaks English.

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