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Barbara Jaurequi, MS, LMFT, MAC

Barbara Jaurequi, MS, LMFT, MAC

Rancho Cucamonga, California
VerifiedTelehealth Available

Professions: Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist, Other

Languages: English

Telephone: 951-476-2212

My Approach to Therapy

My client-centered and reality-based approach is reflective of my interpersonal style which embraces humor, candor, and relatability. My goal is always to help each person achieve the goals they've identified for themselves. Sometimes people come in unhappy and dissatisfied with their lives but can't articulate what's "wrong". In those cases, we work together to get to the root of their troubles so our goals for therapy can become clearer and we can work towards real solutions. I affirm everyone's ability to change his or her life in a positive way. By utilizing a few time-tested treatment models and integrating them according to each persons' needs, we can find a rhythm and process that really works. Motivation, support, guidance, compassion, honesty, and empowerment are things people can expect to receive from me in the therapeutic process because those are the things I would want for myself!

My Practice & Services

While I am a general practitioner who treats virtually all emotional and psychological disorders, I am also a Nationally Certified Master Addiction Counselor with nearly 30 years of experience, both personal and professional, with both treatment and recovery. I treat most addictions including alcoholism, drugs, food, codependency, gambling, spending, cell phonesocial media, video games and others. Marriages that have been impacted by addiction are also area of focus. I hold multiple certifications in various treatment areas including CBTI and EMDR, among others.

How Psychotherapy Can Help

Psychotherapy can help people develop healthier habits and relationships with the goal of living happier and more fulfilling lives. The counseling process is grounded in dialogue between the therapist and the individual seeking therapy. The therapist is supportive but it is a different kind of support from the kind a friend could provide because the therapist is objective, neutral and non-judgmental. Your therapist should help you find ways to solve your immediate problems and teach you the skills to manage your problems ongoing. The process should not be intimidating or make you feel like a specimen in a microscope. You are a person with a unique set of circumstances and feelings. By the time you?ve found a solution to the problem that caused you to seek therapy in the first place, you should have a better understanding of how to cope with whatever challenges you encounter in the years to come.

Important Factors for Choosing a Therapist

Once you've decided to find a therapist, it's important to remember that it is perfectly okay to shop around. You don't have to commit to working with the first therapist you meet. The therapeutic relationship lays the foundation for emotional and psychological growth, so it's very important that you feel safe, comfortable, respected, and valued by your therapist. In addition to finding someone with suitable experience and expertise, try to find someone you can relate to; someone who's sense of humor appeals to you. You will be spending important hours of your life with this person. Make sure he or she is the right therapist for YOU!

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

TeensAdults

Groups I Work With

I have 20+ years treating individuals, couples, families and groups, helping them to achieve their therapeutic goals. I work with adults and teens, age 14 and up. I treat virtually all emotional and psychological disorders including depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, and relationship issues of all kinds. In addition to my licensure by the Board of Behavioral Sciences in the state of California, I hold multiple certifications in various treatment areas. One of my practice specialties is treating addiction. As a Nationally Certified Master Addiction Counselor (NAADAC), I am specially trained to treat alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, and codependency. Marriages affected by addiction are also a practice specialty. Pre-marital and marriage counseling are major focuses in my private practice. Whether I am helping couples get on the right path before they marry, or working to save a troubled marriage, I provide direct and honest counseling to partners using insight-oriented and reality-based therapies. I truly care about my clients and work with them to form a strong, respectful, and trusting therapeutic relationship .

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

Addictions and CompulsionsAngerAnxietyBody ImageBreakupCareer ChoiceCodependency / DependencyCommunication Problems

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Anger ManagementCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Conflict Resolution TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)Family Systems TherapyIntegration of different therapy modelsInternal Family Systems (IFS)Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)

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Location & Contact

Primary Office

8300 Utica Ave

Suite 159

Rancho Cucamonga, California, 91730

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