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Alina Barrera

Therapist
3 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Stress management, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Couples therapy, Family therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Alina Barrera is a warm, grounding presence who specializes in helping individuals heal from trauma in a way that feels safe, steady, and deeply human. She creates a space where clients can slow down, feel understood, and gently reconnect with the parts of themselves that have been overwhelmed, silenced, or stuck in survival mode.

My approach to therapy

EMDR-trained and DBT-informed, Alina's approach is shaped by her experience in treatment centers and crisis stabilization, where she supported individuals with persistent mental health challenges. She integrates EMDR, mindfulness, CBT, DBT-informed tools, and psychodynamic insight within a compassionate, body-aware framework.

What you can expect from me

Clients often describe Alina as calming, intuitive, and supportive. She helps people navigate anxiety, shame, triggers, and attachment wounds at a pace that feels manageable and respectful. Alina believes healing isn't about fixing yourself-it's about restoring safety, trust, and self-compassion. Her goal is to help clients feel grounded, empowered, and able to move forward with clarity and confidence.

About me

  • I identify as
    Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Open Minded, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Florida Atlantic University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Florida Blue, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Stress management, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Attachment Based, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Art Therapy, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Positive Psychology, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Psychodynamic, Strength-Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Couples therapy, Family therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    4400 North Federal Highway
    Boca Raton, FL 33431