Mariajoaquina Barrett

Is your child or teen feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally reactive, or struggling with school, friendships, or big emotions? If anxiety or past experiences have left you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself, you are not alone and you do not have to navigate it on your own. I serve clients across Nevada and have experience supporting individuals working through anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. My style is warm, genuine, and nonjudgmental. I focus on creating a space where you do not have to perform or find the “right” words—just a place where you can show up as you are, feel understood, and begin to make sense of what you are carrying at your own pace.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I use Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), play therapy, art therapy, and child-centered approaches to help clients better understand emotions, build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and feel more grounded and confident in daily life and relationships.

Clients can expect a relaxed and supportive conversation focused on understanding what has been difficult, exploring goals for therapy, and building a space that feels safe and free of judgment or pressure. My goal is to help clients feel comfortable, heard, and supported from the very beginning.