Christy Barrera
LMSW · Licensed Master Social Worker
As a Licensed Master Social Worker at Ethos Wellness Woodway, Christy facilitates both adult and adolescent Intensive Outpatient Groups, using the skills of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She also provides individual outpatient services and leads a process group on post-traumatic growth. She works to build a strong rapport with clients by bringing curiosity, empathy, and a compassionate responsiveness to each interaction.
After raising three children, Christy pursued social work and completed a Master of Social Work with a concentration in Integrated Behavioral Health from Baylor University's Diana R. Garland School of Social Work. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Texas State University.
As a social worker, Christy approaches each client through the lens of liberation health and implements various evidence-based interventions based on the client's individual needs. She emphasizes the therapeutic value of human relationships and aims to help clients discover their strength. She is supervised by Emma Taylor, LCSW-S.
