01 · Who Berenice works with

Berenice works with family conflicts, self esteem and career difficulties

Berenice lists 4 specialisms and 7 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Berenice chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Berenice's own words

What Berenice says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

My name is Berenice Barrientos, and I am a Certified School Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling and have over four years of experience working with adolescents, along with experience supporting adult clients. I am passionate about helping teens and adults navigate life’s challenges while recognizing and strengthening their inner resilience. As a bilingual therapist, I provide services in both English and Spanish, allowing me to connect authentically with individuals from diverse backgrounds. My work focuses on supporting young adults and individuals experiencing life transitions, with particular attention to family dynamics, self-esteem, and career-related concerns. I am dedicated to creating a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where you can feel safe exploring your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I believe that while life can feel overwhelming at times, those challenges can also serve as opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Together, we will work to better understand your experiences, build confidence, and develop meaningful ways to move forward with strength and purpose. My approach to therapy is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs. I utilize evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy to help you identify unhelpful thought patterns, build effective coping skills, and create achievable, lasting change. I am committed to empowering you to cultivate self-awareness, strengthen your sense of self, and develop resilience. Whether you are facing relationship challenges, career uncertainty, or personal struggles, I am here to walk alongside you-supporting your journey toward healing, growth, and a more fulfilling life.

Berenice Barrientos, on the BetterHelp listing · read 9 Oct 2026

03 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Berenice practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Berenice's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

   BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Berenice at this point.

2. Naming Berenice specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Berenice is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Berenice.

3. If the caseload is full

   You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

4. The first conversation

   A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

5. If the fit is wrong

   Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

04 · Before you commit

2 questions worth asking Berenice

Built from what Berenice actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Berenice's - Berenice has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.

• “How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”

  On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.

• “You offer sessions in English and Spanish. Does the work change depending on which we use?”

  People often reach different material in a first language than in a second. Worth naming before you choose.

05 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LPC

Licensed in

Texas

Licence

TX LPC 96169

Licence number

96169

Licence expires

30 Nov 2027

NPI

1619818093

Years in practice

3

Gender

Female

Languages

English, Spanish

International clients

Not accepted

Listed since

12 Jun 2026

06 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Berenice's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 9 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Berenice. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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