PSYCHOLOGICAL
SERVICES
Dr. Barragan provides assessments in both English and Spanish. She is licensed in Massachusetts and Florida, and is also credentialed through PSYPACT (Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact), enabling her to serve clients in over 30 states.
Dr. Barragan has worked in multiple settings, including community mental health and private practice. Her practice emphasizes a Cognitive Behavioral approach, DBT, Mindfulness, Object Relations, to help clients work toward change and growth.
Dr. Barragan offers two online Thursday groups, one in Spanish and one in English, subject to availability. Each group includes up to 15 participants and is facilitated by one to two facilitators. Payment, attendance expectations, and completion requirements are reviewed during the individual orientation process.
Learn morePsychosexual Evaluations (may include a variety of risk assessments depending on the type of offense.) The Court or attorneys may request a Psychosexual Evaluation before a defendant entering a plea or before the sentencing hearing.
Learn moreEvaluations may be required to determine treatment needs and to address aggravating or mitigating circumstances, immigration or hardship difficulties, the presence of a psychiatric disorder, and related treatment consideration and recommendations.
Learn moreIdentify an individual condition that can interfere with functioning at an optimal level at school, work. The assessment includes cognitive and achievement testing to rule out the presence of a learning disorder or educational needs.
Treatment enhances skills and insight into various situations such as substance abuse, anger management, and domestic violence. Individual counseling could address depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, substance use, and/or personality disorders. Modalities of treatment include cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, and dialectical behavioral therapy.
Learn morePsychoeducational interventions aiming to eliminate violence and increase skills to use alternative ways to violence, power and control, and dysfunctional patterns and beliefs in relationships.
Learn moreTreatment is offered to enhance family or couple relationships, communication, marital difficulties, parent-child difficulties, or any other concerns.
Learn moreThis evaluation includes assessments to determine chemical dependence and future treatment needs.
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Dr. Andrea Barragan earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Universidad Santo Tomas De Aquino, located in Bogota, Colombia. She also holds a master’s degree and doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Albizu University. Before that, Dr. Barragan completed a master’s degree in Human Resources Development and Administration. She worked for child welfare organizations and the non-profit sector to provide direct services, administration, and program development to prevent child abuse and neglect or provide interventions to families or individuals affected by substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental health issues.
Forensic evaluator, who specializes in risk evaluations and recidivism, batterer/aggression intervention, and evaluations aligned with the Adam Walsh Law.
TESTIMONIALS
Working with Dr. Barragan helped me better understand my emotions and develop practical tools to navigate life’s challenges. I felt heard, supported, and comfortable throughout the process.
— THERAPY CLIENT
I appreciated having someone who listened without judgment and helped me find practical ways to manage stress and improve my relationships.
— INDIVIDUAL THERAPY CLIENT
The sessions gave me a space to reflect, gain perspective, and work through difficult situations. I appreciate the compassionate and thoughtful approach to every conversation.
— THERAPY CLIENT
Working with Dr. Barragan helped me better understand my emotions and develop practical tools to navigate life’s challenges. I felt heard, supported, and comfortable throughout the process.
— THERAPY CLIENT