Specialized Trainings
Masters in Counseling Psychology from National University and Bachelors in Social Work from San Diego State University
Gottman Level 1 & Level 2 Training
More about Barbara
What's your favorite book or podcast?
“Meditation Minis Podcast - Chel Hamilton”
What's your ideal weekend look like?
“Some weekends look like walks with my family at a local lake, other weekends are dancing and enjoying live music with my friends. If my body is asking for rest, it looks like sleeping in, at home spa day with my daughter.”
Why did you decide to be a therapist?
Working with families for over 25 years I've seen that mental health has a huge impact on how we parent and show up in our lives. I am curious about our brains and how we navigate life. I naturally gravitated towards being a therapist as I have abilities of creating safety, supportive and a non judgmental space for others.
How would you best describe the process of therapy?
We start by creating a safe space where all feelings and thoughts are welcomed. I view it as a working relationship, you are the expert of your life, I am here to help you by identifying what behaviors are no longer serving, I see myself as encouraging you to explore creative ways to reimagine new behaviors that may assist in relieving overwhelming symptoms that are negatively impacting you. There are moments of all ranges of our emotions in session. I assist you in building capacity to handle all your experiences. My ultimate goal is for you to have the confidence in yourself to be able to deal with anything life brings.
Barbara Nunley
Gender Pronouns: She/ Her / Ella
Clinical Approach
Barbara is a bilingual (Spanish), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT# 121563), providing psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families. She is a survivor of postpartum depression and has a passion for facilitating individuals' healing. Barbara's personal and professional experiences guide her therapeutic lens to meet you where you are and work as a partner to create a balanced life. She believes that you are the expert in your life. She uses her empathetic listening, acknowledgement and sincerity to develop a positive open relationship with you.
Barbara has experience providing parents with psychoeducation, parent coaching, early childhood education through perinatal home visiting program. Special Interests: Working with individuals experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety and trauma. Barbara is under the clinical supervision of Jenica McKeown (LCSW #62086).
Services Offered: Individual, Couples, Parent Coaching.
Payment Options
Barbara currently accepts Cash-Pay and the following health insurance plans: Evernorth/Cigna, Aetna, and Magellan (Sharp Health Plan and Blue Shield of California w/ Magellan Behavioral Health benefits).
Her Passions
Barbara is a wife to a Veteran of the United States Army, a mama to a 8-year-old girl and 6-year-old boy. She is a furmom to a dog and a cat. She is a first generation Mexican American. She enjoys spending time outdoors with family and friends. She practices self-care through yoga, meditation and stationary bike rides. Barbara loves helping others and is passionate about normalizing using therapy to enhance a healthy life overall.