Ekaterina Barajas Emestica
She/Her
Ekaterina
is a therapist at Two Chairs.
Ekaterina enjoys the process of helping clients understand themselves while using their strengths to navigate life challenges. She approaches her clinical work by creating strong relationships with clients by creating a safe space to express themselves and their needs. She finds joy in helping clients heal and adopt healthy behavior changes as they continue their journey in life.
In her spare time, Ekaterina enjoys spending time with her family, enjoying theme parks, and watching good movies. She finds joy in her relationships, reading, and enjoying a cup of good coffee in the morning.
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Education and Experience
- Clinical Social Worker at Child and Family Guidance
- School Social Worker at Pasadena Unified School District
- Behavior Modification Coordinator at James Jordan Middle School
- Master's in Social Work from the University of Southern California
- Bachelor of Arts in Child and Adolescent Development and Psychology from California State University, Northridge
Modalities
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Schema Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness
Interpersonal Therapy for Depression (IPT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Phobia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Seeking Safety
Psychodynamic
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Clinical Issues
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Cultural or Racial Identity
Relationship Difficulties
Anger
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
Physical Health
Sleep or Insomnia
Sex/Intimacy
ADHD
Weight Management
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Childhood Challenges
Specialties
Older Adults
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Veterans
Immigrants/Refugees
Spirituality
Religion