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Dr. Pastora Hernandez Barbee

Therapist(she/her)
7 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

You are a unique gift—a perfect creation of love and generosity. My foundation lies in psycho-dynamic, cognitive, and behavioral theories, but I go beyond traditional frameworks by integrating evidence-based techniques and mindfulness practices. I am deeply committed to the transformative power of the connection between mind, body, and soul. I view therapy as a dynamic, creative process with the potential to create profound and lasting change in people's lives.

My approach to therapy

My schedule is Saturday 9-3 ONLY, for in person but have more flexibility for remote sessions throughout the week. My approach to working with individuals and families is multidisciplinary, systemic, holistic, client-centered, and solution focused. I am deeply committed to recognizing the inherent strengths and potential within each person and fostering their capacity for healing and growth.

What you can expect from me

In your first counseling session, you can expect a safe, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where we focus on understanding your unique experiences, challenges, and goals. This session is all about you—sharing your story at your own pace while we begin to explore the tools and strategies that can help you move forward. Together, we’ll lay the foundation for a journey of healing, growth, and transformation.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Solution Oriented, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    EdD (Doctor of Education) at University of Washington-Tacoma, Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling at University of Washington
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Washington)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ambetter Washington, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Premera Blue Cross Washington, Providence Health Plan, Providence Health Plan - Medicare Advantage, Regence BlueShield of Washington, Regence BlueShield of Washington Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Relational, Behavior Modification, Trauma Focused CBT, Positive Psychology, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Strength-Based, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    Spanish, English
  • Location
    204 Custer Way Southwest Suite B4
    Tumwater, WA 98501