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My name is Annalisa Barrett and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I engage via talk therapy with individuals, couples and children who present with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship distress, phase of life issues as well as other areas of need and focus. I have a background in catering to the perinatal community as I am a trained prenatal yoga teacher and postpartum doula. For women, their partners and their families, the transition to motherhood/parenthood can be challenging to navigate and this is a specialized area where I can offer expertise and support
Education
Master's Degree (M.A.) in Clinical Psychology
Emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy
Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA
Teaching Credentials
Primary Grades (K-6)
California State University, Channel Islands, CA
Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) in Psychology
Minor in Anthropology
University of California, Los Angeles, CA
Certifications
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Lic# 140819
CAMFT Member
California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists
RYT 500, RPYT Registered Yoga Teacher, Prenatal Yoga Teacher
YogaWorks
Training
Marriage and Family Therapist Associateship
West Valley Counseling Center, Tarzana, CA
Supervisor, Sharon Burnett LMFT
Psychedelic Therapy/Compassionate Inquiry
-Denver Convention Center 2023
Hosted by MAPS
-Experiential CI Training with Gabor Mate
Somatic Therapy Training with Sarah Baldwin
Relational Life Therapy Training with Terry Real
Postpartum Doula Workshop
Bini Birth, Sherman Oaks, CA
Training by Kathrin Auger,
DONA International Board Member
Philosophy/Orientation
My approach with clients is one of respect and acceptance. I understand that it requires bravery to reveal one’s vulnerabilities to a stranger. I hope to provide an empathic space to allow for non-judgmental exploration of your emotions, behavior patterns and traumas that can inhibit you from reaching specific goals you might envision for yourself.
I use a variety of techniques in my practice, including but not limited to the following:
Psychodynamic Therapy
Relating current symptoms/ issues to childhood adaptive strategies
Attachment Repair
Understanding established attachment style and working toward secure attachment through the therapeutic relationship
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Uncovering, challenging and shifting faulty thinking patterns
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Connecting to your personal value structure and creating goals to move toward a life aligned with your values
Somatic Awareness
Bringing awareness to emotions and felt sensations that live in the body
Mindfulness Awareness
The practice of being in the present moment using the breath, visualizations, and other sensory cues
* I place developing a trusting and valuable relationship with my clients above all else, as achieved through attunement, relatability,
non-judgement, honesty and directness.
I offer virtual therapy to anyone who resides in California and in-person therapy from my home office in Encino, CA. Sessions are typically 50 minutes long but can be booked for longer.