Rachael Marie Barrientos
MA, LPC, NC
Bilingual Counselor | Therapist
In-person in Austin & Online Across Texas
One of the greatest privileges of being a therapist is creating a space where people can simply be themselves—without feeling the need to explain, defend, or hide parts of who they are.
Rachael believes healing begins in relationships where people feel emotionally safe, deeply heard, and accepted with compassion. Her calm presence, genuine curiosity, and thoughtful approach help clients slow down, make sense of their experiences, and reconnect with their own strengths.
Known for her warmth, sensitivity, and dedication, Rachael is deeply committed to both her clients and her own professional growth. She believes learning never stops and continually seeks opportunities to deepen her clinical knowledge so she can provide the highest quality care to every person she works with.
My Approach to Therapy
Having personally navigated different cultures, languages, and spiritual traditions, Rachael understands that our stories are shaped by much more than symptoms alone. Culture, family, identity, relationships, and personal beliefs all influence how we experience life's challenges—and how we heal.
Her goal is to create a trusting therapeutic relationship where clients feel understood before they are expected to change. Together, you'll explore not only the challenges that brought you to therapy, but also the strengths, relationships, and experiences that can support lasting growth.
Creating a space where healing begins with feeling safe, understood, and genuinely supported.
Get to Know Me
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I enjoy working with with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in both English and Spanish. She especially enjoys supporting people who are navigating:
• Trauma and difficult life experiences
• Anxiety, depression, and emotional overwhelm.
• Grief and loss
• Relationship and family challenges
• Self-esteem and body image concerns
• Spiritual questions and faith integration
• Multicultural identity and intercultural relationships
• Substance use concerns and recovery
Whether you're carrying pain that has remained unspoken for years or facing a challenge that feels overwhelming today, therapy offers a place to begin making sense of your story.
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• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Texas
• National Certified Counselor (NCC)
• Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
• Minor in Public & Interpersonal Communication
• Specialized training in Latinx Mental Health, Multicultural Counseling, and Spiritual Integration
• More than seven years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families
• Bilingual: English & Spanish
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Outside the therapy room, I'm someone who is continually learning. Curiosity has always been one of my greatest strengths, and I believe my clients deserve a therapist who continues to grow alongside them. I feel deeply honored by the trust people place in me and never take that responsibility for granted.
Me siento profundamente agradecida por el privilegio de acompañar a las personas en algunos de los momentos más importantes de sus vidas. Creo que la terapia no consiste únicamente en aliviar el sufrimiento; también consiste en construir una relación donde puedas sentirte visto, escuchado y acompañado mientras descubres nuevas maneras de relacionarte contigo mismo y con las personas que más quieres.