Willie Jean Barefield, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

“Ms. Barefield listens well. She helped me understand the issues and traumas that were holding me back. She helped me develop ways to heal myself.”

More than 1 year ago

About Willie Jean Barefield

Focus areas

Anxiety

Mood Disorders

Stress Management

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Self Esteem Issues

Depression

Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Willie Jean Barefield

Hello, my name is Willie Jean Barefield. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) located in Southern California. I currently provide services to adults aged 18 and up who are experiencing challenges associated with, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and post-traumatic stress disorder. My approach The most common theoretical approaches I utilize in the warm, welcoming environment I have created are Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused modalities. Clients are given the opportunity to identify, acknowledge, and take appropriate actions to experience transformation and rewrite the ending to their stories, should they choose to do so. My focus My personality, style, and approach have typically worked best with adults who have been unable to reconcile the challenges of normal everyday life with managing their emotions. Some even find themselves stuck in various situations and are unable to imagine a way out. I have been able to offer assistance that enables clients to break the cycle of doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. My communication style When clients meet with me, they are welcomed into an encouraging, no-judgment atmosphere as I begin developing rapport and establishing an alliance designed to assist them in reaching their goals. My journey to therapy My friends and neighbors often came to me for advice since I was in fifth grade, and I knew then that I would be helping others for the rest of my life. After serving families for 20 years as a social worker, I realized that with my gifts and talents, I could better live out my purpose by becoming a therapist. I love helping people and being instrumental in making a difference in their lives. My goals for you Goal-setting is client-specific and a team effort between client and therapist.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. South

NPI number

1407020639

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Overall rating

5.00

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Ms. Barefield listens well. She helped me understand the issues and traumas that were holding me back. She helped me develop ways to heal myself.

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

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What practice does Willie Jean Barefield work with?

Willie Jean Barefield works with Rula Health - L.A. South.

What are common reasons for patients to see Willie Jean Barefield?

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