Alexa Barba
AMFT 159107 | Supervised by Kelly McAnelly, LCSW 120845
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, difficult relationships, or life transitions that feel hard to navigate alone? I strive to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout your healing journey. I work collaboratively with children, teens, and adults to build emotional awareness, strengthen coping skills, and navigate challenges with greater confidence and self-compassion. Using CBT, DBT-informed interventions, and a humanistic approach, I tailor therapy to each client’s unique needs while helping them create meaningful and lasting growth. As a bilingual Spanish-speaking therapist, I am committed to providing culturally sensitive and inclusive care to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
My Specialities
Individual Therapy
Neurodivergent Care
Children & Teen Therapy
Family Therapy
Parenting/Caregiver Support
Couple Therapy
Terapia en español
LGBTQ+ Support
My Path as a Therapist
My path as a therapist began through my work supporting children, adolescents, and families in both school-based and community mental health settings. These experiences helped me develop a deep appreciation for the importance of emotional support, meaningful connection, and creating safe spaces where individuals and families feel truly heard and understood. Early in my clinical journey, I worked closely with children and adolescents navigating emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges, while also collaborating with caregivers and school staff to support each child’s overall well-being. These experiences strengthened my understanding of how family systems, relationships, and environments shape emotional health and personal growth.
Through my graduate training in clinical psychology, I continued developing my clinical skills through integrative, trauma-informed, and humanistic approaches. My work draws from evidence-based treatment methods, such as CBT, DBT-informed interventions, and attachment and relational therapy to help clients better understand their emotions, relational patterns, strengthen coping skills, and navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and self-compassion. I believe therapy should feel collaborative, supportive, and tailored to each person’s unique experiences and goals.
In my current work, I support children, teens, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, trauma-related stress, emotional dysregulation, interpersonal challenges, and major life transitions. My experience working in both therapy and psychological assessment settings has also deepened my understanding of the connection between emotional well-being, cognitive functioning, and overall mental health. As a bilingual Spanish-speaking therapist, I value providing culturally sensitive and inclusive care that honors each client’s background, identity, and lived experience. My approach is warm, grounded, and authentic, with a focus on helping clients feel empowered while creating meaningful and lasting growth.
Top Issues I Work With:
Trauma (PTSD)
Children & Teen counseling
Neurodivergent affirming (ADHD, Autism, AuDHD)
Caregiver / Parenting Support
Interpersonal/relationship issues
Attachment wounds / Childhood wounds
Anxiety and chronic stress
Dysregulated emotion
Depression and mood disorders
Life transitions and adjustment stress
LGBTQ+ support
Therapy Style:
Warm
Compassionate
Collaborative
Nonjudgmental
Empowering
Authentic
Grounded
Trauma-informed
Humanistic
Client-centered
Culturally sensitive
Strength-based
Relational
Integrative
Trainings & Approaches
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Evidence-based Therapy
Art / Play therapy
Skill building
Attachment-focused
Trauma-Informed Care
Psychoeducation
Education & Credentials
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist 169107
Availability:
Accepting virtual clients
Accepting in-person clients in Torrance (Southbay)
Fee:
$120 for individuals | $180 for couples & Families
Sliding scale may be available
Insurance:
Unitedhealthcare | Aetna | Optum | Blue Shield
Superbill for All PPO
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