Edith Barfield

Hey, I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I’m really glad you’re here. Taking this step for your mental health is a big deal, and I’m genuinely proud of you for making it a priority. You don’t have to figure this out alone—I’m excited to embark on this journey with you and help you navigate this process at a pace that feels right for you.

In our work together, I pull from a few different modalities in my wheelhouse: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for emotion regulation and boundaries, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma‐Focused CBT (T‐CBT) for shifting unhelpful thought patterns, Motivational Interviewing for getting unstuck and building momentum, Family Systems for understanding family dynamics, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for living more in line with what truly matters to you. We might lean on one approach or blend several, but the goal is always the same—to help you feel more grounded, more understood, and more equipped to handle real-life stress, not just “therapy room” problems.

My therapeutic approach is built on the idea that mental health isn’t one-size-fits-all—especially for those who are juggling careers, parenting, relationships, and everything in between. Instead of forcing you into a rigid “therapy mold,” we’ll team up to figure out what’s actually going on in your life right now and choose evidence-based tools that fit your needs, your schedule, and your values. Think of it as personalized support, not generic advice.

In our work together,

I pull from a few different modalities in my wheelhouse: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for emotion regulation and boundaries, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma‐Focused CBT (T‐CBT) for shifting unhelpful thought patterns, Motivational Interviewing for getting unstuck and building momentum, Family Systems for understanding family dynamics, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for living more in line with what truly matters to you. We might lean on one approach or blend several, but the goal is always the same—to help you feel more grounded, more understood, and more equipped to handle real-life stress, not just “therapy room” problems.

During our first session, we’ll start with simple introductions and give you space to share where you’re at and what brings you to therapy. We’ll then go over the therapeutic agreement, including confidentiality and boundaries, so you know what to expect and what feels safe for you. Together, we’ll talk about what we each need from one another—your goals, my role, and how we’ll collaborate—to build a strong, respectful, and successful therapeutic relationship.