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Carlos Barrios MD Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist
California

In-network with

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Magellan, Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, OCD, and Trauma

Great to meet you!

Dr. Carlos Barrios, is exclusively a child and adolescent psychiatrist and cancer survivor since 2000, integrates traditional psychiatric care with lifestyle focus, emphasizing nutrition, sleep, and exercise. Trained at the University of Illinois-Chicago Hospital, he specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, and Autism. Advocating for minimal medication, Dr. Barrios embraces telepsychiatry and values cultural empathy. His holistic approach combines mental and physical health.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Dr. Carlos Barrios, a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, combines metabolic health with traditional psychiatric care, focusing on exercise, nutrition, and sleep. He aims to minimize medication use, providing personalized care through telepsychiatry for diverse populations. His practice is based on the interconnectedness of physical and mental health, aiming for optimal mental well-being.

What you can expect from our first session

Dr. Barrios prioritizes expert, compassionate care for young patients, ages 3.5 to 16.5 years old, and families, leveraging telepsychiatry and HIPAA protected electronic communication for efficiency of care. He specializes in pediatric PTSD, Autism, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and aids parents with special education needs. His goal is to provide optimal care, staying abreast of the latest advancement


Carlos's style is

Solution-oriented
Warm
Holistic

Insurance carriers Carlos accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Shield of California
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Magellan
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
UnitedHealthcare

More about Carlos

MD (Medical Degree) at University of Illinois At Chicago
License type: MD (Medical Doctor) (California)
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Other Racial or Ethnic Background and Hispanic
Languages: English and Spanish
Works with: Infants / Toddlers, Children, and Adolescents
More specialties: Sleep disorder
Modalities: Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychoanalytic, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Brief Dynamic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Strength-Based