- Relationship patterns
- Attachment work
- Trauma-informed care
About Belen
Belen Barragan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 13 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. Belen works in both English and Spanish and aims to make practical therapy straightforward and understandable.
Belen describes clients as the experts on their own stories and builds on their strengths. Sessions focus on identifying difficult emotions and the patterns that keep problems recurring. She uses concrete exercises and talk-based work so people can try new ways of relating between visits.
Her approach draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas to help people notice how emotion and connection shape their reactions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy are used when examining thoughts, behaviors, and reactions linked to past events. Belen favors clear, step-by-step strategies alongside time to name what feels hard.
She helps with practical issues such as communication problems, parenting and adoption stresses, divorce and separation, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. She also supports people dealing with panic attacks, postpartum depression, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress.
Sessions are aimed at making everyday interactions easier and reducing the intensity of upsetting moments. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session so the therapist and client can decide together what to work on next.
How EFT and attachment work in online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on noticing and naming emotions and the patterns they create in relationships. It helps people recognize what they feel in the moment and how those feelings shape interactions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early and current bonds and how they affect trust, closeness, and reactions to stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose between EFT, attachment ideas, or cognitive-behavioral tools based on goals and preferences. That collaborative decision is revisited as progress is made and needs change.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some people prefer not being on camera for parts of a session, while others use video to practice interactions. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements so sessions fit day-to-day life and the work goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, communication problems, and panic attacks.
What therapeutic style does she use?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Focused approaches. These are combined to address emotions, patterns, thoughts, and reactions tied to past events.
How much experience does she have?
Belen has 13 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns. That experience includes helping people with mood disorders, postpartum depression, and post-traumatic stress.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMFT licensed in California. Sessions are provided from California and conducted in English and Spanish.
Does she work in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen plan and location.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That first meeting helps decide the best next steps.
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