Licensed clinical social worker recordTexas
Annette Rios-Barrera, LCSW
Texas
Licensed clinical social worker - relationships and anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 53659
- NPI
- 1891147039
- Experience
- 23 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Texas
These details come from information Annette supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Relational healing
- Anxiety and depression
- English and Spanish
About Annette
Annette Rios-Barrera is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Texas with 23 years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, identity questions, and the stresses of major life changes. Annette uses plain language and practical steps to help clients sort through what matters most to them.
Her approach centers on relational healing and trauma-informed care. She helps clients rebuild trust in relationships and develop clearer emotional awareness. Sessions often focus on concrete skills for coping with stress, managing intense emotions, and making values-based choices.
Annette draws from several well-known methods to match the work to each person. She uses elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take workable actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Attachment-based ideas guide work around closeness, boundaries, and trust.
She also weaves in calmer, lighter elements when helpful. Annette is a certified laughter yoga instructor and may introduce brief, playful breathing or movement exercises where that supports progress. Her bilingual skills mean she can work in English or Spanish for many clients.
People who look for pragmatic strategies and relationship-focused work often find her style direct and steady. To begin, readers are asked to use the site matching steps to schedule an initial session and see if the approach fits.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions and what they do
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small, meaningful steps toward those values. It can help when anxiety, avoidance, or uncertainty get in the way of living the life someone wants.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors that reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.
Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how relationships shape emotions and expectations. It is useful for people who want clearer boundaries, closer connections, or to repair trust after hurts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their goals, values, and preferences. That exploration can include trying different strategies and checking what helps most over time.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking. The platform’s intake steps will explain how to schedule and what session options exist. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins during a lunch break, fewer interruptions from travel, or easier access when someone is juggling work and caregiving. The practical aim is to make therapy usable within daily routines while focusing on clear steps toward change.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she address?
She helps people with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, stress, career challenges, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, body image, chronic illness, and related topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and relational. She uses trauma-informed methods and works on rebuilding trust, emotion regulation, and values-based decision making.
How many years has she been practicing?
She has 23 years of professional experience working with clients on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in both English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She accepts international clients according to the platform's matching and scheduling options.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers