Hector Barajas, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Hector Barajas

Focus areas

Anger Management

Behavioral Problems

Life Transition

Anxiety

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Relationship Struggles

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Adlerian

Family Systems

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Gestalt

Existential

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Male

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Hector Barajas

Hi there, I'm Hector! My name is Hector Barajas, and I am a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Phillips Graduate University. I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and families meet their full potential. I work with children and teens struggling with emotional dysregulation, defiance, anger, depression, and social-emotional challenges. My approach I have a solution-focused approach and use different therapeutic modalities depending on the client's needs. We focus on your strengths, support network, and resources to elicit positive change. My focus I specialize in working with children and teens suffering from depression, anxiety, anger, and defiance, especially in group settings. I have over 10 years of experience building rapport with at-risk youth facing behavior issues at school and home. I utilize evidence-based therapies including MAP, Seeking Safety, PCIT, and IPT. I also have extensive experience with Los Angeles Department of Mental Health programs such as FSP, SMART, PET, CRTP, and ICD. My communication style The treatment environment is safe, friendly, and proactive, helping you and your child identify strengths and support systems to achieve success. My journey to mental healthcare I became a Marriage and Family Therapist to work with children and teens who lack support managing life stressors that lead to unhealthy habits and behaviors. Seeing my clients' progress, whether small or big, is what fuels my passion for this career. My goals for you Goal setting is a collaboration between client and therapist. Together, we create attainable goals that build confidence and motivation for continued success.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Therapy

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

Phillips Graduate University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1700172160

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Hector Barajas works with Rula Health - San Diego.

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