Earl Barrios, LPCC

Therapist in California

Earl Barrios is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) practicing in California.

License 229 · California Expires July 2026
NPI 1356558308 · national registry
Experience and languages 38+ years in practice English

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About Earl

Earl Barrios is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) practicing in California. He brings 38 years of experience to sessions and focuses on practical ways to reduce stress and anxiety and strengthen relationships. He uses the Gottman Method alongside other approaches to help people improve communication and rebuild trust.

Sessions also draw on cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to address mood, anger, and symptoms of trauma and abuse. People come for help with parenting strain, questions about gender and sexual identity, impulsivity, and problems with attention and focus.

Background and approach

He also supports those navigating divorce, jealousy, and life transitions like midlife changes or career purpose questions. EMDR is part of his toolkit for those processing past traumatic events, while existential ideas can help people face big life questions and clarify values. He frames work as collaborative and respects each person’s knowledge of their own life.

In sessions, Earl focuses on clear steps people can try between meetings. He uses straightforward conversation, skills practice, and reflection to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. His aim is to help clients find workable changes that fit everyday life.

Credentials

LPCC (California): License 229 · expires July 2026
NPI: 1356558308 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Earl lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Depression
LGBT
Parenting issues
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
ADHD
Attachment issues
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Gender dysphoria
Impulsivity
Intellectual disability
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Approaches Earl names

These are the approaches Earl names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.

Online support

Online approaches for relationships and emotional health

Many online sessions use the Gottman Method to focus on communication habits and repair strategies for strained connections. Gottman-informed work looks at how couples or partners talk and teaches clear skills to manage conflict and increase positive interactions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, offered online, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test practical behavior changes. It is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and managing impulses. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a tool some clients use to process traumatic memories and reduce distress from past events.

Deciding which approach to use is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, previous experiences, and comfort with techniques to recommend a path. That collaborative process helps match methods to what matters most to the client.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging can support ongoing coaching, brief updates, or flexible check-ins between sessions.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, LGBT issues, parenting, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related areas.

What is his therapeutic style?

He blends practical approaches such as the Gottman Method and cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness and existential ideas to focus on communication and daily coping.

How much experience does he have?

He has 38 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds the LPCC credential and practices in California.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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