Aura Barragan, LCP — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Aura!

I'm a clinical psychologist who works with individuals across the lifespan, from early childhood to late seniors. I have specialized training in neuropsychology and psychotherapy, and I provide caring, evidence-based treatment for all ages.

My focus

I help individuals navigate anxiety, illness, loss, depression, and life transitions that disrupt purpose and meaning. Together we address life after disability, complicated grief, anxiety disorders, depression, aging with grace, and supporting loved ones with dementia, ADHD, or autism.

My approach

Therapy with me will feel collaborative, supportive, and client-centered, all while being informed by current research. I employ a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to your specific needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), and manualized approaches when therapeutically appropriate.

My communication style

Transparency, directness, and teamwork are key concepts I incorporate within a therapeutic setting to build robust communication. I often include cultural models of communication in order to convey ideas, thoughts, and concepts in a whole-person-centered manner. You can expect honesty and compassion in the therapeutic relationship I build with you.

My journey to mental healthcare

I entered this field driven by a deep curiosity about human resilience and the ways people adapt through life's challenges. My training in neuropsychology and psychotherapy has shaped my understanding of how mind and body connect in healing.

My goals for you

My approach to goal setting is all about working together to define what you want to accomplish during our time together. This process often begins by building trust between us and becoming comfortable with what it means to be in therapy. Over time, we will set goals collaboratively and track your progress as you move forward.

Our first session

We will work together to dive into some background information necessary to understand enough about you to get a sense of what areas will be important for you to prioritize during our future times together. Generally, this first session is aimed at asking you more questions with the goal of learning more about you and developing a plan together.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Behavioral Activation

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Compassion Focused

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Gestalt

Humanistic

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Object Relations

Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Doctor of Psychology (PSYD) in Neuropsychology from Alliant International University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Aura Barragan