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Mariana Barajas

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

4 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Mariana

Are you a first-gen woman of color feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or carrying financial and cultural pressure that feels heavy to hold alone? You may be navigating life milestones without a roadmap: college, career, money decisions, family expectations, while feeling like you’re behind. As a first-gen Mexican-American therapist, I understand how cultural experiences shape your relationship with self. Clients often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed and leave with greater clarity, emotional regulation, and self-trust. If you’re ready to feel supported I invite you to book a session and take the next step toward healing.

If you’re ready to feel supported I invite you to book a session and take the next step toward healing.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Empowering
  • Exploratory
  • Holistic
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • BIPOC
  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Black community
  • Parents
  • Immigrants
  • Students
  • Latine Community

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Yoga, plant-based cooking, and spending time with my friends, family, and cat. I love pet-sitting while friends and family are away. Listening to finance and feminist podcasts.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#11671 • California • LPCC

Education

MA - Counseling, Loyola Marymount University

Mariana Barajas, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor License #11671 (exp June 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Mariana Barajas accepts Prime Health, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, 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.

Mariana Barajas is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Mariana is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Mariana’s California license number is 11671, 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.

Mariana Barajas has been practicing therapy for 4 years. Mariana’s education and training include MA - Counseling, Loyola Marymount University. Over that time, Mariana has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, Immigrants, Students, and Latine Community.

Mariana Barajas works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, Immigrants, Students, and Latine Community and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Mariana spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Mariana is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Mariana Barajas draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Mariana’s style is authentic, empowering, exploratory, holistic, and warm. In Mariana’s words: “If you’re ready to feel supported I invite you to book a session and take the next step toward healing.”

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

Mariana Barajas offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Mariana 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 Mariana Barajas is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Mariana 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 Mariana’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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