I am a licensed therapist in Texas with 23 years of professional experience. My expertise encompasses assisting clients with anxiety, depression, PTSD, LGBTQ+ related issues, polyamorous and ethical non-monogamous relationships, marriage and relationship challenges, family conflicts, and coping with death, grief, and pet loss. I am committed to treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Our dialogue and treatment plans will be uniquely tailored to meet your specific needs. Additionally, I am a certified laughter yoga instructor. It takes immense courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps toward change. I am here to support and empower you on your journey.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
TX LCSW 53659
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Annette Rios-Barrera. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
They're amazing and so helpful, very grateful to have found them
Written on Nov 06, 2024 after therapy with Annette for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Annette is a skilled and caring therapist, would highly recommend her to anyone!
Written on Oct 19, 2024 after therapy with Annette for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Annette is an incredible therapist and person. No matter how I am feeling going into my sessions with her, I always come out feeling stronger and more capable. These past few years have been some of the toughest in my life - but the support and encouragement that she offers is helping me gain the confidence and motivation to better myself and make a full recovery. I am so grateful for her, and for the BetterHelp app.
Written on Oct 03, 2024 after therapy with Annette for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Annette was amazing when it came to listening to my needs as well as being able to guide me into making decisions to better myself rather then telling me what to do. Annette offers a huge range of expertise to help with a variety of decision and allows you to be open and honest about everything as she creates a safe and comfortable environment for anyone chatting with her.
Written on Jul 02, 2024 after therapy with Annette for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Im very happy to be working with Mrs. Rios
Written on Jun 09, 2024 after therapy with Annette for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I have been seeing Anette for four weeks, and she has already helped me a lot. From our first session, I felt safe and comfortable talking to her.
Anette listens very well and understands my problems deeply. She is kind, caring, and gives me new ways to think about my issues. She is both professional and friendly, which makes our sessions effective and pleasant.
What I like most about Anette is her practical advice. She doesn't just listen; she gives me useful tools and techniques to manage my stress and improve my mental health. I can use these tools in my everyday life, and they really help.
Anette is very dedicated to her work. She always remembers what we talked about before and follows up on it. This makes me feel supported and important as her client.
In just four weeks, I have already noticed big improvements in how I feel and think. Anette's help has been very important in dealing with my difficult emotions and situations. I am thankful for her support and look forward to continuing my sessions with her. I highly recommend Anette to anyone looking for a thoughtful, caring, and effective therapist.
Thank you, Annette, for your great work and dedication.
Written on Jun 01, 2024 after therapy with Annette for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion f