Annette Rios-Barrera

About me

I am a licensed therapist in Texas, bringing 23 years of professional experience to my practice. My pronouns are she/her. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to assisting clients with a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I am also passionate about providing support for LGBTQ+-related issues, polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous relationships, marriage and relationship challenges, and family conflicts, as well as coping with death, grief, and pet loss. My commitment to each client is rooted in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel understood and valued. Our dialogues and treatment plans are meticulously tailored to meet your needs, ensuring a personalized approach to your therapeutic journey.
In addition to my therapeutic expertise, I am a certified laughter yoga instructor. This unique qualification allows me to incorporate laughter and joy into our sessions, fostering a holistic approach to mental health and well-being. I recognize the immense courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps toward change. Supporting and empowering my clients on their self-discovery and personal growth journey is a privilege. I am here to guide you through this process with empathy and expertise, helping you navigate the challenges and celebrate successes.

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Specialties

• LGBTQ+
• Relationships
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Intimacy

Also experienced in:
Stress, Anxiety , Career difficulties , Depression , Coping with life changes , Abandonment , Adoption and foster care , Aging and geriatric issues , Attachment issues , Autism and Asperger Syndrome , Avoidant personality , BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture , Blended family issues , Body image , Cancer , Caregiver issues and stress , Chronic pain, illness, and disability , Co-morbidity , Codependency , Commitment issues , Communication problems , Control issues , Coping with natural or human-caused disaster , Dependent personality , Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) , Divorce and separation , Domestic violence , Drug and alcohol addiction , Eating and food-related issues , Emptiness , Family of origin issues , Family problems , Fatherhood issues , Fertility issues , First responder issues , Forgiveness , Gender dysphoria , Guilt and shame , HIV / AIDS , Hoarding , Hospice and end-of-life counseling , Immigration issues , Impulsivity , Infidelity , Intellectual disability , Isolation / loneliness , Jealousy , Life purpose , Men's issues , Midlife crisis , Veteran and Armed Forces Issues , Money and financial issues , Mood disorders , Multicultural concerns , Narcissism , Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD , Panic disorder and panic attacks , Paranoia , Personality disorders , Phobias , Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships , Postpartum depression , Post-traumatic stress , Pregnancy and childbirth , Prejudice and discrimination , Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) , Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) , Self-harm , Self-love , Sex addiction , Sexual assault and abuse , Sexual dysfunction , Sexuality , Smoking / vaping cessation , Social anxiety and phobia , Women's issues , Workplace issues , Young adult issues Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

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Services offered

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  Phone
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  Video

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Languages

English

Spanish

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Licensing

TX LCSW 53659

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