Perla Barragan, LCSW

Licensed in California · 3 years in practice

Perla Barragan draws on practical, evidence-based techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, and depression.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 117112 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1972267714 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English, Spanish

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About Perla

Perla Barragan draws on practical, evidence-based techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, and depression. She is a licensed clinical social worker in California and takes a calm, respectful approach. Perla speaks English and Spanish and aims to make therapy feel approachable and doable for busy lives.

Perla keeps sessions focused on what matters most to each person. She listens first, then works with clients to set clear, small goals.

Background and approach

Conversations often include ways to reduce daily stress, shift unhelpful thinking, and build habits that support better mood and energy. Her work also addresses deeper emotional concerns like guilt, shame, and difficulty forgiving oneself or others. Perla helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck and then practices small changes that can feel manageable.

Sessions mix discussion with concrete strategies to try between meetings. Perla prefers a collaborative style. She partners with clients to shape a plan that fits their needs and life responsibilities.

Progress is measured in steps and adjusted when something isn’t working. She brings three years of professional experience to her practice and emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Perla encourages anyone feeling overwhelmed to consider a first conversation to see if the approach feels like a good fit.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

How Perla’s Approaches Work Online

Perla uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques to help people manage mood and worry. One common approach focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by practicing new responses in everyday situations; this helps reduce anxiety and lift low mood. Another approach emphasizes skills for coping with strong emotions and building routines that support well-being, which is useful for stress and persistent sadness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Perla partners with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adjusts plans when something isn’t helping, so treatment stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people use visual cues and more conversational time. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging support quick check-ins, journaling between sessions, or ongoing coaching-style support. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while juggling family, work, or school schedules.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Perla commonly help with?

She works with people managing stress, anxiety, and depression and also focuses on issues like forgiveness, guilt and shame, and self-love.

What is Perla’s therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical, with a focus on listening, settable goals, and small, doable changes between sessions.

How much professional experience does she have?

Perla has three years of professional experience working in the field.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted; she practices in California.

What session formats does she offer?

Perla provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and how do I begin?

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