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Dr. Norma Barajas

Psychologist
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello—I'm truly glad you're here. Seeking support for your mental health can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Having someone to walk alongside you, guide you, and offer support can make all the difference in your healing journey. Together, we can work toward emotional balance, mental clarity, and behavioral stability—essential foundations for a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

My approach to therapy

I am a Licensed Clinical and Forensic Psychologist with an eclectic, humanistic, and trauma-focused approach to psychotherapy. I take a direct yet compassionate stance in my work, often drawing from Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy. My approach also incorporates techniques from Mindfulness, Strength-Based practices, Psychoanalytic theory, and Cognitive Processing Therapy, allowing me to tailor treatment to each individual’s unique needs and goals.

What you can expect from me

Through a supportive therapeutic relationship and a comprehensive, personalized treatment approach, we’ll work together to create meaningful change and foster personal growth—helping you move closer to the life you have envisioned and the goals you’re striving to achieve.

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En Español

Bienvenido—Me alegra que esté aquí. Buscar apoyo para la salud mental o emocional puede ser un proceso desafiante, pero no tiene que enfrentarlo solo/a. Contar con alguien que lo/la acompañe y guíe en su camino hacia la sanación y la recuperación no solo es beneficioso, sino que puede marcar una gran diferencia. Juntos podemos trabajar hacia un mayor equilibrio emocional, claridad mental y estabilidad general: elementos esenciales para una vida más plena y con sentido.

Soy psicóloga con formación en Psicología Clínica y Forense, con un enfoque psicoterapéutico ecléctico y humanista, y centrado en el tratamiento del trauma. Adopto una postura terapéutica directa pero compasiva, integrando técnicas de la Terapia Racional Emotiva Conductual (REBT) y de la psicoterapia psicodinámica.

También incorporo enfoques basados en la conciencia plena, prácticas centradas en fortalezas, teoría psicoanalítica y Terapia de Procesamiento Cognitivo. Esta variedad de herramientas me permite adaptar el plan de tratamiento a las necesidades únicas y objetivos individuales de cada persona.

A través de una relación terapéutica de apoyo y un enfoque de tratamiento personalizado, podemos trabajar juntos para generar un cambio significativo y fomentar el crecimiento personal, ayudándole a acercarse a la vida que desea y a las metas por las que se esfuerza.

About me

  • I identify as
    Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Holistic, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, MS (Master of Science) at Purdue University
  • License type
    CP (Clinical Psychologist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Trauma Focused CBT, Humanistic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Brief Dynamic, Behavior Modification
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish