Hanna Barakat

LCSW
Accepting Clients

Hanna creates a safe space for healing, blending mind-body-spirit work and trauma-informed methods to foster self-awareness and change.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples

About My Clients

I work with individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, and emotional overwhelm, helping them reconnect with their bodies and minds. My approach blends EMDR, Brainspotting, somatics, and polyvagal theory to create a safe space for deep healing. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, or simply feeling disconnected, I’ll guide you toward self-awareness and empowerment. Together, we’ll address how your experiences live in your body, fostering acceptance, resilience, and a sense of peace.

My Background and Approach

In this space, I offer a blend of evidence-based techniques to support your healing journey. Polyvagal Theory & Interpersonal Neurobiology help you understand how your nervous system influences emotions and social interactions, giving you tools to regulate stress and reframe your reactions. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation to process traumatic memories, reducing emotional distress and promoting healing. I also incorporate Brainspotting, a powerful tool for accessing and processing deeply held trauma, using specific eye positions to release stuck emotions and promote neural healing. Identity Work, grounded in decolonial therapy and liberation principles, helps you reclaim your authentic self and dismantle oppressive structures. Together, we’ll build resilience, cultivate emotional freedom, and empower you to move forward with lasting change.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB)
  • Brainspotting

Issues I Treat

Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Identity
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Arabic

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