Our Team
Claudio Barrientos
LCSW
Claudio Barrientos, LCSW, is a bilingual therapist, fluent in both English and Spanish. I work with adolescents and adults. I have expertise in treating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and OCD. I also treat grief, acculturation, gender identity, chronic pain, relationship and career issues. My path as a therapist has led to work with diverse groups and clinical settings. This includes migrant children that were under the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement.
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My journey in the helping profession began over a decade ago. At that time, I left the Los Angeles film industry to study mindfulness meditation in New Mexico. Meditation has become a personal practice that has fostered growth and openness. I now incorporate it into my clinical work as well when appropriate. Mindfulness is also a central element in several of the approaches I use. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
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Education is a lifelong pursuit for me. I graduated from the University of San Francisco with a degree in Philosophy & Theology. I got my master’s in clinical social work from the University of Texas San Antonio. I currently have a scholarship to attend Brown University’s Mindfulness Teacher-Training program. I’m training to become certified as a teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. When I complete my training I will bring MBSR to minority populations who may not have access to this wonderful tool.
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I was born Chile, raised in Spain, and settled in Connecticut at age ten. I love to travel. I’m open and curious about people, cultures, food, religion, science, philosophy, and psychology. If you’d like, feel free to schedule a 15-minute call or Zoom chat. I’d love to connect, chat, and get to know each other better.
Serving ages 13+ for individual therapy & corporate mindfulness programs
Claudio works from a culturally sensitive lens, putting you and your unique background at the center. I create a safe, welcoming, and nurturing space for our sessions. We will embark on a collaborative journey of personal growth and exploration. I ask questions and foster dialogue. I also give you practical exercises to use between sessions. I understand that this process can feel daunting. But rest assured, we’ll proceed gently. We’ll go at a pace that aligns with your comfort and trust.
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Mindfulness in therapy is the art of waking to the Present. This is done with an attitude of kindness, curiosity, and acceptance. It’s not about rehashing the past or rehearsing for an unknown future. It’s about embracing the here and now. This is the only place where healing begins and transformation unfolds.”
My Style
Trainings & Focus Areas
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (Dr. Richard Sears)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (Brown University)
Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness (David Treleaven)
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW),
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA),
North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (Dr. Steven Hayes)
Search Inside Yourself Mindfulness & Neuroplasticity
Trauma Informed Care for Children (Endeavors)
I am a therapist because I believe in the power of real human connection — the kind that honors the complexity, beauty, and pain of being alive. In the therapy space, we slow down enough to truly encounter ourselves and each other, without pretense. Through mindfulness, we learn to stay present with what is real — not to change it right away, but to sit with it, to be with it, and to learn what it has to teach us.
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I’m drawn to this work because I believe growth happens when we face ourselves honestly, with curiosity rather than judgment. I trust that in the act of being seen — fully, imperfectly, humanly — something essential begins to heal.
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I do this work because life is fleeting, relationships are sacred, and every person carries a story worth listening to. To be part of someone's process of becoming — even for a moment — is a profound and humbling privilege.
My Why
I help clients navigate big feelings and big transitions.
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I specialize in working with clients ages 13 and up.
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I focus on emotional safety and trust above all.
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I use mindfulness to help clients understand and regulate what’s happening inside.
I integrate evidenced-based approaches like live DBT, ACT, and MBCT.
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I collaborate with parents to support the whole system.
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I am bilingual (English & Spanish), trauma informed, and culturally aware.
Raleigh, North Carolina
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Located in the heart of Raleigh, our office is conveniently situated near Fred Fletcher Park, St. Mary's Street, Wade Avenue, and Glenwood Avenue, just minutes from Broughton High School and Raleigh Charter High School.
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The office offers convenient parking, a dedicated playroom for children, and afternoon appointment availability, creating a welcoming space for children, teens, parents, and families.
