Patricia Campos Barcenas, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Patricia!

I’m a licensed therapist who offers a supportive, empowering space to help you build tools to reduce anxiety, depression, and trauma symptoms. I use a holistic, trauma‑informed approach and can incorporate EMDR when appropriate to help you feel more connected to yourself and your goals.

My focus

I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Many feel overwhelmed or stuck in patterns they want to change. I offer a safe, collaborative, grounded space to explore what’s beneath their symptoms and build tools for meaningful change.

My approach

My approach is warm, collaborative, holistic, and practical. We’ll focus on helping you feel safer, more grounded, and better equipped to navigate what you’re facing. I draw from tools in CBT and use EMDR when appropriate, always tailoring our work to your goals and pace.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I aim to create a space where you feel heard and supported, but also gently challenged when it’s helpful for your growth. I check in often, offer clear reflections, & provide practical tools you can use between sessions. My goal is for our work to feel like a steady, grounded partnership.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a therapist grew from a deep curiosity about how people heal. Training in trauma‑informed care, EMDR, and holistic approaches showed me how mind and body connect. I’m grateful to support clients in reconnecting with themselves and creating meaningful change.

My goals for you

My approach to helping clients reach their goals is collaborative, intentional, and paced to what feels right for you. We clarify what you want to work toward, then break goals into manageable steps and adjust as needed so the process feels supportive, grounded, and meaningful.

Our first session

Our first session is an assessment where we get to know each other and explore what brings you to therapy. I’ll ask questions about your history, symptoms, and goals. It’s normal to feel nervous; we’ll move at your pace and begin building a process that feels supportive and grounded.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Spiritual

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

EMDR

Mindfulness-Based

Trauma Focused

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Humanistic

Motivational Interviewing

Narrative

Somatic

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Allied
Aetna
Allegiance
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy from John F. Kennedy University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Patricia Campos Barcenas