Rae Barnes, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Rae!

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and emotional regulation. I use evidence-based approaches to help clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.

My focus

I provide individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, behavioral challenges, stress, relationship issues, and self-esteem. I have a strong focus on teens and young adults navigating life transitions, identity, and peer relationships.

My approach

My approach is client-centered and trauma-informed, integrating CBT, DBT, and attachment-based therapy. I help clients understand patterns, develop coping skills, and create sustainable change. We'll work at your pace, combining emotional processing with practical tools tailored to your unique needs and goals.

My communication style

My style is warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental. I create a calm, safe space where clients feel heard and respected. Sessions are collaborative and structured, balancing emotional exploration with practical skill-building to help you move forward with confidence.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was drawn to therapy through a passion for understanding behavior, emotional health, and human connection. I'm driven by helping individuals feel empowered, gain insight, and build tools that support long-term resilience and personal growth. It's a privilege to witness this journey.

My goals for you

Goal setting is collaborative and strengths-based. We'll identify what matters to you and break it into manageable steps. This approach makes progress feel attainable and meaningful, helping you build lasting resilience and confidence in your ability to create change.

Our first session

The first session is a supportive space to discuss your concerns, history, and goals. We'll move at a comfortable pace, build rapport, and identify initial focus areas. My priority is ensuring you feel safe, understood, and hopeful about the work ahead.

I identify as...

Female
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Expertise

Treatment approaches

Compassion Focused

Motivational Interviewing

Attachment-based

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Preteens
Minors
Children
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Oxford Health Plans
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hope International University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Rae Barnes