In-Person in Encino, CA
Online in California
I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with life transitions. Whether you are entering into motherhood, relationship issues, a career change or any phase of life that is inviting you to step into a more evolved version of yourself, therapy can be a place to gain insight and create more adaptive life patterns. Clients often come to me when they’re tired of surface-level coping and want to understand what’s really going on behind the scenes of their own awareness.
Client Focus
Session Format: Group, Individual sessions.
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) A short-term approach focused on improving relationships and social support. It is often used for depression and grief.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: My approach is attuned, intuitive, and direct. I tend to quickly pick up on patterns—both spoken and unspoken—and help clients name what’s been difficult to articulate on their own. Therapy with me is collaborative and individualized. We’ll work together to understand what’s holding you back—and create meaningful, lasting change based on your true desired direction.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $150
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- For those who cannot afford my full fee, I am able to offer a reduced rate for up to 3 months.
- Out of Network
Education & Credentials
Annalisa Barrett LMFT
- Female
- License # 140819
- Licensed in Ca
- Practicing Since 2019
Education: BA Psychology from UCLA
MA Clinical Psychology Pepperdine University
Teaching Credentials Cal State Channel Islands
Annalisa Barrett Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Encino, CA
- Available Online for residents of California
Across all of my work, I draw from narrative, psychodynamic, somatic, and cognitive approaches to help clients understand their reactive patterns. Shifting old stories about ourselves and reconnecting to our intuitive truth helps us find a way of being that feels more aligned and authentic.