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Adoption ALTRS
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CPC

Adoption ALTRS

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CPC (they, them)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94611
Let's Connect (510) 491-9278
Photo of 'little' Vila Barrett - Adoption ALTRS, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CPC
My name is Little, They-Them: I am a Queer Latine Indigenous LMFT-Certified Professional Coach. I have been working with children & families since 1998. I began my work on the east coast but have been in the SF Bay Area since 2005 my primary focus on supporting QBIPOC youth, families- elders. Most of my roles have been in non-profit agencies or schools as a crisis clinician- consultant. My therapeutic approach: is rooted in harm reduction- trauma informed care, centering BIPOC cultural connections, destigmatizing labels and diagnoses with a decolonized Anti Ableist framework focusing on the person/s seeking help as a collaboration.
I have a background in Expressive Arts Therapies (CIIS) the use of tools such as photography, nature, sports, art, music, personal intersections- culturally significant exploration, to encourage individual creativity as an instrument to healing. Modality: Non Traditional I have a strong linkage-collborativ style, strive to help match resources to needs
working with the participant(s) to find resources they are personally seeking, collaborating with other healers/clinicians the person chooses to work with. Most recently I have been collaborating with BayArea resources-linking people of all ages to personal needs -Some areas include, TRA (TransRacialAdoptees) QBIPOC outlets, ND(Neurodiversity)LD support
Call or Adoption ALTRS now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 491-9278

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Adoption ALTRS

Oakland, CA 94611

(510) 491-9278
Mostly virtual sessions with some in-person options, see full profile for more info,you can email me questions, set up for a free consult .
$150 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (510) 491-9278
Photo of 'little' Vila Barrett - Adoption ALTRS, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CPC

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Adoption ALTRS

Oakland, CA 94611

(510) 491-9278
Mostly virtual sessions with some in-person options, see full profile for more info,you can email me questions, set up for a free consult .
$150 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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I have a sliding scale rate based upon need, I do not work with insurnace, yes to super bills (GFE) and welcome full fee partcipants as this helps the sliding scale need.
Photo of 'little' Vila Barrett - Adoption ALTRS, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CPC
Adoption ALTRS
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 491-9278
"
I have a sliding scale rate based upon need, I do not work with insurnace, yes to super bills (GFE) and welcome full fee partcipants as this helps the sliding scale need.
Photo of 'little' Vila Barrett - Adoption ALTRS, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CPC
Adoption ALTRS
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 491-9278

Qualifications

    Marriage & Family Therapist: Little Vila Barrett

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 117302 Little Vila Barrett
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 16 years
  • Attended CIIS The California Institute Of Integral Studies /BA SW Wheelock-BU, MA Counseling Psycholog, Graduated 2010
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I learn from those I work and collborate with. For over 20 years in multiple settings this is true and continues to be.
Photo of 'little' Vila Barrett - Adoption ALTRS, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CPC
Adoption ALTRS
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 491-9278
"
I learn from those I work and collborate with. For over 20 years in multiple settings this is true and continues to be.
Photo of 'little' Vila Barrett - Adoption ALTRS, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CPC
Adoption ALTRS
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 491-9278

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Adoptee-Foster Care lived experince
  • Adoption
  • Autism
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Coping Skills
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Intellectual Disability
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Racial Identity
  • Trans Racial Adoptee Survivors , NeuroDivergence
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
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See bio for more details on my approach which is non pathologizing and collborative
Photo of 'little' Vila Barrett - Adoption ALTRS, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CPC
Adoption ALTRS
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 491-9278
"
See bio for more details on my approach which is non pathologizing and collborative
Photo of 'little' Vila Barrett - Adoption ALTRS, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CPC
Adoption ALTRS
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 491-9278

2 Endorsements

Tanisha Thelemaque
Tanisha Thelemaque
PsychologistPhD
Little is a a trusted, skilled, and compassionate clinician with over a decade of experience working with youth and adolescents (especially as it relates to adoption-related issues) in addition to couples, families, and adults that I highly recommend!
(Will) Se Williams
(Will) Se Williams
Marriage & Family TherapistMAMFT
Little is wonderful, they are kind, warm, and supportive. I admire their living of their ethics and values and the needed medicine and heart they bring to their clients and the world.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Native American
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

I also work with Non verbal tools
I work with Translators and ESL support people-

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Native American
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

I also work with Non verbal tools
I work with Translators and ESL support people-

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Expressive Arts
  • Integrative
  • Multicultural
  • Music Therapy
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Sandplay
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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See bio description on therapy- collboration approach. I use many modalities-creative-Strength based-AntiAbleist.
Photo of 'little' Vila Barrett - Adoption ALTRS, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CPC
Adoption ALTRS
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 491-9278
"
See bio description on therapy- collboration approach. I use many modalities-creative-Strength based-AntiAbleist.
Photo of 'little' Vila Barrett - Adoption ALTRS, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CPC
Adoption ALTRS
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 491-9278

Location

Primary Location

Adoption ALTRS

Oakland, CA 94611

(510) 491-9278

Nearby Areas

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Mostly virtual sessions with some in-person options, see full profile for more info,you can email me questions, set up for a free consult .
Photo of 'little' Vila Barrett - Adoption ALTRS, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CPC
Adoption ALTRS
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CPC
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 491-9278
"
Mostly virtual sessions with some in-person options, see full profile for more info,you can email me questions, set up for a free consult .
Photo of 'little' Vila Barrett - Adoption ALTRS, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CPC
Adoption ALTRS
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CPC
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 491-9278