About Perla
Perla Barragan is a compassionate licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, and depression. She speaks English and Spanish and brings three years of clinical experience to her sessions. Perla focuses on helping clients move past guilt, shame, and obstacles to self-love.
She aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and respectful. Perla keeps conversations simple and direct. She listens for what matters most and tailors each plan to fit a person’s daily life.
Background and approach
Sessions look at practical ways to reduce anxious thinking, lift mood, and build healthier habits. She also addresses forgiveness and self-worth in concrete, step-by-step ways. Her approach centers on collaboration.
Perla helps people set clear goals and breaks them into small tasks. She checks progress together and adjusts plans as needed. This keeps work focused and avoids one-size-fits-all solutions.
Perla offers guidance that balances empathy with practical tools. She encourages clients to practice new skills between meetings. Over time those small changes can add up to better coping and clearer thinking.
Located in California, Perla works with people who want steady support while navigating everyday stressors. She aims to create a calm, respectful space for honest conversation and steady progress.
Practical therapy approaches online
Perla uses evidence-based techniques that focus on clear skills and steps. One approach emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms; this helps people notice automatic thoughts and practice more balanced responses. Another approach centers on behavioral changes - setting small, doable goals to rebuild routines, improve mood, and increase confidence through repeated practice.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Perla works with each person to figure out what fits their goals and daily life. She adjusts methods over time based on progress and feedback so the work stays relevant and manageable.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video allows face-to-face conversation for deeper interaction. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and text allow short check-ins or ongoing written work between meetings. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and other commitments.
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- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English, Spanish