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Chris Barela
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
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3 Endorsed
Forney, TX 75126
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I am a graduate of St. Edwards University with my MA in Marriage and Family Counseling. I have experience working with couples, individuals, families, and adolescents ages 12-17. Having worked with clients and families possessing a variety of cultural values, biases, and worldviews, I have developed highly effective interpersonal and intercultural communication skills. For Online therapy only please visit my website at BarelaCounseling.com. I also see clients in person at Pathway Psychiatry (Different rates apply). Please visit Pathway at PathwayPsychiatry.com.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $100
- Couple Sessions $110
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Chris Barela
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 204127 Chris Barela
- In Practice for 4 Years
- Membership with AAMFT 246467 / 2022
- Membership with ACA 6546823 / 2019
- Attended St. Edwards University, MA. Counseling, Graduated 2020
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Family Conflict
- Relationship Issues
- Behavioral Issues
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Child
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
Location
Additional Location
Pathway Psychiatry
404 South Jackson Avenue
Suite 102
Wylie, TX 75098
Nearby Areas
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Chris Barela
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT