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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
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Somatic Therapy Training with Sarah Baldwin
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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
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Relating current symptoms/ issues to childhood adaptive strategies
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Attachment Repair
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Understanding established attachment style and working toward secure attachment through the therapeutic relationship
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Uncovering, challenging and shifting faulty thinking patterns
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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Connecting to your personal value structure and creating goals to move toward a life aligned with your values
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Somatic Awareness
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Bringing awareness to emotions and felt sensations that live in the body
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Mindfulness Awareness
The practice of being in the present moment using the breath, visualizations, and other sensory cues
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* 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.