Megan Barrera, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Megan Barrera

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Childhood Trauma

Stress Management

Adoption Counseling

Peer Relationship Struggles

Women's Issues Therapy

Behavioral Problems

Racism Issues

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Christian Counseling

Adlerian

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Megan Barrera

Hi there, I'm Megan! I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. As a therapist/counselor, I am dedicated to creating a supportive environment where you can feel truly understood and valued. My approach My approach to providing care is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and resilience. I tailor my therapeutic methods and modalities to each person's unique needs. I utilize evidence-based practices while maintaining flexibility, openness, and a focus on growth. My focus My client focus is on individuals seeking support through life's challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, political concerns, and everything in between. My role is to provide support and assistance, creating an empathetic space to enhance well-being. My communication style My communication style is warm, kind, and open, with a touch of silliness. I am not afraid to laugh and cry, and also to sit with pain, fear and even joy. I tailor my communication to the moment and work hard to build trust. My focus is on compassionate communication, while also making space to face challenges and embrace growth. My journey to mental healthcare My journey to becoming a therapist is a unique one. I didn’t originally study mental health or social work—instead, I pursued a degree in film. Movies and storytelling tapped into a deeply empathetic part of me that I wasn’t fully connecting with at the time. However, as I realized that the competitive nature of the film industry didn’t align with who I am, I made a pivotal decision during my senior year to change my major to human services. Through this new path, I began to recognize my skills and capacity as a helper. One of the most formative experiences was serving as a group counselor through an incredible program at my university, where I deepened my skills and grew more passionate about becoming a therapist. Pursuing graduate studies further strengthened my commitment and honed my abilities.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Teen Violence

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

California State University, Sacramento, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1407428436

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What practice does Megan Barrera work with?

Megan Barrera works with Rula Health - L.A. West.

What are common reasons for patients to see Megan Barrera?

Megan Barrera frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Megan Barrera on their profile.