Areli Barajas, MA, LMFT

*Virtual therapy appointments only

You’ve forgotten what it’s like to feel comfortable in your own home.  You look across the room and can’t help but wonder where your life went wrong.  Bills are stacking up; kids are crying in the background and suddenly being home is more stressful than the job you just left.  Your spouse no longer looks at you as before; you can’t help but feel inadequate.  You’re ready to get back in that car and drive away to a place where stress can no longer reach you.  You’re consumed by your current reality, losing touch with yourself and what was once important.  This is the life you have worked so hard to build and the family you love and cherish. That is why you haven’t given up hope.

If any of the above applies and you are ready to take charge of your situation, we may be a good fit.  I want to help you work through this by regaining control of your life and the stressors that affect it with kindness, understanding, and a straightforward approach.  In other words, you are the expert of your own life.  I am here to help you recognize and effectively use the tools you already have to help you learn to connect with others and communicate your wants and needs.  To be seen, heard, and understood are crucial to building a strong relationship with each other.  I hope to walk alongside you to uncover your strengths and design client-focused, attainable treatment goals.

As part of my educational background, I obtained a  bachelor’s degree in  Psychology from Texas Tech University and two master’s degrees from the University of Houston Clear Lake in General Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy.  Currently, I hold licensure in Texas as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

In my free time, I love listening to podcasts!  Also, spending quality time with my husband and my 3 dogs is my happy place.  Contact me for a FREE 15-minute consultation so that we can begin this journey together to a happier life!