Alex Barragan

Alex Barragan accepts Health Net, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, Prime Health, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, and Out-of-State BlueCard PPO. 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.

Alex Barragan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Alex is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Alex’s California license number is 141874, 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.

Alex Barragan has been practicing therapy for 6 years. Alex’s education and training include MS - Counseling Psychology, Mount Saint Mary's University. Over that time, Alex has worked closely with BIPOC, Immigrants, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, Latine Community, and LGBTQ+.

Alex Barragan works with BIPOC, Immigrants, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, Latine Community, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Alex spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Alex is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Alex Barragan draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Alex’s style is action-oriented, affirming, casual, humorous, and warm. In Alex’s words: “My approach is collaborative and practical and grounded in methods that are proven to help.”

Alex Barragan (he/him) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Alex identifies as Hispanic/Latinx. Alex provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Alex Barragan offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 7906 Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles. Alex 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 Alex Barragan is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Alex 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 Alex’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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