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Elizabeth Barragan

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

12 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Elizabeth

It is without a doubt that life experiences can feel complicated, overwhelming, and scary. You may be entering a new stage of life expecting a new baby, parenting, adjusting to a new job, having experienced loss, or even a traumatic event. You may find yourself feeling new or struggling with recurring feelings of sadness, anger, shame, anxiety, fear, or even grief. Possibly mourning the life you had, the people you had, or even the hopes you once had. Whatever it is you seek on this journey my hope is to support you in working through the difficulties and support you in reaching your highest potential and building your optimal sense of self. As a therapist, I am dedicated to assisting you in this process by providing the safety to look inward without judgment or expectation but with a sense of curiosity, understanding, and self-compassion. My approach is to join you on your journey and support you in accessing your inner strength, building purpose, hope, and the quality of your life that you deserve.

My hope is to support you in working through the difficulties and support you in reaching your highest potential and building your optimal sense of self.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Authentic
  • Casual
  • Direct
  • Exploratory

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Parents
  • First responders
  • Immigrants
  • Blended families
  • Students
  • Latine Community

Approach

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Spending time with family, hiking, and camping.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#LMFT79579 • California • LMFT

Education

MS - Marriage and Family Therapy, University of California Dominguez Hills

Elizabeth Barragan, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #LMFT79579 (exp April 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Elizabeth Barragan accepts Centivo, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Prime Health, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, and Health Net. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Elizabeth Barragan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Elizabeth is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Elizabeth’s California license number is LMFT79579, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Elizabeth Barragan has been practicing therapy for 12 years. Elizabeth’s education and training include MS - Marriage and Family Therapy, University of California Dominguez Hills. Over that time, Elizabeth has worked closely with BIPOC, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Students, and Latine Community. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Elizabeth is part of that group.

Elizabeth Barragan works with BIPOC, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Students, and Latine Community and specializes in Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, and Trauma, among other areas. These are the areas where Elizabeth spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Elizabeth is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Elizabeth Barragan draws on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Elizabeth’s style is affirming, authentic, casual, direct, and exploratory. In Elizabeth’s words: “My hope is to support you in working through the difficulties and support you in reaching your highest potential and building your optimal sense of self.”

Elizabeth Barragan (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Elizabeth identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

Elizabeth Barragan offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Elizabeth is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Elizabeth Barragan is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Elizabeth will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Elizabeth’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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