As a first generation Salvadoran American cis-male I pride myself in speaking Spanish and English. I went to school to receive my B.S. in Civil Engineering at UC Berkeley, where I quickly learned that I yearned for something else. Instead, I became very interested in mysticism, psychology, earth based religions, and philosophy, which in turn inspired me to find a profession which could incorporate all of these disciplines. In seeking to heal my own anxiety/depression I found many great teachers such as Sheila Rubin MFT, Bret Lyon Ph.D, Francoise Bourzat, Aharon Grossman, Luis Antonio Martinez Perez Ph.D, Leticia Elicea, Don Pascual, Don Efrain, and many more.
I aim to give people a different experience of therapy by encouraging clients to see different parts of themselves that they could not access before. I learn as much about myself as I do from clients when I work this way, which is simply magical.
My Training
I started out at the Palo Alto School of Hypnotherapy in 2005 where I was given certification in hypnotherapy by Leticia Elicea and the late Josie Hadley. I then took seminars if past life regression therapy through Dr. Luis Antonio Martinez Perez starting in 2006, and had the privilege of traveling to Guadalajara and Bogota. Afterwards I went back to school and got my M.A. in Counseling Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies in 2013. In 2017 I received additional certification in Healing Shame and in 2018 I undertook a yearlong training in shamanic energy work with Francoise Bourzat and Aharon Grossman.
Testimonials
“Freddie has a calm and warm presence, which made me feel safe and accepted every time we met. He supported me in processing some deep material from my childhood. I could feel his intuition come through in our work together and his trust in the natural healing process. He has a lot of therapeutic tools in his toolbox, but more than anything I was impressed by his strong, compassionate and loving presence. Freddie is a true healer and I recommend him to anyone who is on their path of self-discovery. “
Bethany
“Working with Freddie has been a very important step in my ongoing personal growth journey. His knowledge and empathy allow him to hold space in an extremely supportive and compassionate way, providing the safety necessary for doing deep and meaningful work. I highly recommend his services to anyone needing support with serious issues or looking to do the brave work of self-exploration.”
Bob G.
” I was blessed with the opportunity to work with Freddie as a client. He is a down-to-earth, caring therapist with a sincere heart and mission to help people through their struggles. He is social justice oriented and creates sacred space in his sessions. Freddie is the real deal! He helped me move through some childhood wounds with patience and kindness. I highly recommend working with him.”
Michelle
Freddie Barahona, MFT 