Ms. Toby Barron, LCSW
(She/her)
Preferred Name: Toby
About Me
Honesty, humility, curiosity, and warmth sit at the forefront of my practice. I see therapy as a journey we take together, that starts from wherever you are. In the EMDR model, we’ll use a variety of trauma-informed techniques and exercises to decrease shame and heighten your resiliency. Schedule a phone call with me to discuss how we can make a direct, real-time impact on your emotional experience and relationships.
Education & Experience
Masters in Social Welfare - Mental Health and Critical Race Theory - Cal State Dominguez Hills
Mental Health Recovery Model Certification - JumpStart Fellowship - Mental Health America Los Angeles
Mental Health Clinician
Company Name :Toby Barron Therapy
Jul 2019 – Present
-Provide individual and couples therapy to clients of all genders and sexual identities
-Specialize in working with trans and GNC community, as well as other members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
-Write gender affirming surgery letters for a wide variety of surgeons and insurance companies
Mental Health Clinician
The Los Angeles LGBT Center
Jul 2019 – Present
-Provide supportive psychotherapy to individuals in the LGBTQI+ community.
-Serve as interim manager of Trans Behavioral Health Program
-Write gender affirming surgery letters for a wide variety of surgeons and insurance companies
Mental Health Clinician
Grant Courtney Psychotherapy
Nov 2017 – Aug 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Medical Social Worker
The Los Angeles LGBT Center
Mar 2015 – Jul 2019
-Supported primarily HIV positive and trans* clients to decrease barriers to medical and mental health care.
-Provided crisis counseling, case management, and brief therapy to support positive medical outcomes.
Therapy Intern
The Los Angeles LGBT Center
Sep 2013 – Jun 2014
-Provided therapy to individuals in the LGBTQI+ community.
Employment Specialist (mental health)
Company Name: Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
Feb 2010 – Apr 2012
Inglewood, California
-I supported adults with mental health conditions to seek, acquire, and retain competitive employment.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH)
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Family Issues
- Gender Identity
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Stress Management
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- Community Mental Health Center
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
- Underserved
Language
- English
Insurance
Private pay only at this time
