In-Person in Encino, CA
Online in California
Whether you are struggling with relationship issues or dealing with a life phase that feels uncertain, therapy with me will provide you with a safe space to sort out the anxiety and stress that come with growth and change. Clients 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. I will provide you with active tools to help you feel regulated and confident. Contact me for a free 15 minute consultation.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Women clients.
Languages: English
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.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- 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.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
- 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 is keeping you stuck or causing you mental anguish. Awareness follows understanding, action follows awareness and this is how we begin to create new neural networks that lead to change.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $200
- 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
- Super Bills provided upon request
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 somatic, narrative, psychodynamic, and cognitive practices to help clients understand their reactive patterns and why they are no longer useful to them. Shifting old stories about yourself, reconnecting to yourself internally, and challenging what you tell yourself will allow you to feel more free and centered. This work will have a positive effect on how you view yourself and your relationships will improve as a result.