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Barbara Pizzarello Barrett, LCSW, BCD

Last Updated: 11/22/2011
Office and Contact Information
A Helping Hand Counseling
3914 Murphy Canyon Road
Suite A-170
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 279-6721
Fax: (858) 279-5440
Call for a brief telephone consultation This provider offers a free brief telephone consultation.
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Link to website Website: www.ahhcbiz.com
Contact: Barbara Barrett, LCSW, BCD
A Helping Hand Counseling
270 East Douglas Street
Suite 102A and 102B
El Cajon, CA 92020
Phone: (858) 279-6721
Fax: (858) 279-5440
Call for a brief telephone consultation This provider offers a free brief telephone consultation.
Email your question Email: Click Here
Link to website Website: www.ahhcbiz.com
Contact: Barbara
Gender: Female

Office Hours:
Monday: 9am - 8pm
Tuesday: 9am - 9pm
Wednesday: 9am - 8pm
Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Friday: 9am - 3pm
Saturday: 10am - 3pm
Sunday: N/A

Response Time to Call:
Weekdays: 1 Hour
Weekends: 1 Hour

Accessibility:
Are Accessible by Wheelchair
Are Near Public Transportation
Can Provide Telephone Counseling
Have Emergency Appointments Available
Offer Evening Office Hours

Qualifications
Years of Experience: 25

Licensing:
CA - LCSW [16343]

Languages Spoken:
Spanish

Degrees:
MSW

Credentials and Certifications:
Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)
Board Certified Diplomate (BCD)
Social Work Supervisor

Fees and Payment Options
Individual: $160
Group: $40
Family: $160

Sliding Scale: Yes

Medicaid (or equivalent state insurance): Yes
Medicare: Yes
Private Insurance or Out of Network: Yes

Free Services:
Community Education
Information & Referral

Insurance:
AETNA Health, Inc. Horizon Behavioral Services
AETNA Inc. (Open Choice) Interplan Corporation (PPO)
AETNA Inc. (PPO) Lifeguard, Inc.
APS Healthcare Magellan Behavioral Health
Beech Street Corporation (PPO Network) Managed Health Network
Behavioral Health Systems Military OneSource
Blue Cross New Directions Behavioral Health
Blue Cross PPO (Prudent Buyer) One Health Plan
Blue Shield (Shield Select and Blue Shield Preferred Provider Networks) PacifiCare Behavioral Health
CIGNA HealthCare TRICARE
CIGNA HealthCare (PPO) United Behavioral Health (UBH)
Community Care Network (PPO) United Healthcare
Community Health Group United HealthCare (Options PPO)
Community Health Plan (CHP Network) Universal Care, Inc.
ComPsych US HealthCare
Crisis Care Network Value Options
First Health (Network, The) Victims of Crime (CA)
Health Net VMC Behavioral Healthcare Services (VMC)
Health Net (PPO)

Problems Served (focus areas are bold)
Addictions/Other (gambling, sex, etc.) Education/Personal Development Physical Illness/Impairment
Addictions/Substance Elder Abuse Postpartum Depression
Aging Family Dysfunction Psychoses/Major Mental Illness
Anger Management Forensic Psychosomatic
Anxiety/Panic Disorders Gender Identity Runaways
Attachment Disorders Grief/Loss Self Abuse
Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder Interpersonal Relationships Sexual Abuse/Rape
Behavioral Problems Life Transitions Sexual Disorders
Bipolar Disorders Men's Issues Sexual Orientation
Career/Employment Concerns Multicultural Issues Sexuality Issues
Child Abuse and Neglect Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder Spiritual/Religious Concerns
Couple or Marital Issues Parenting Issues Stress
Depression Personality Disorders Trauma/PTSD
Domestic Violence Phobias Women's Issues
Dual Diagnosis

Populations Served (focus areas are bold)
Age Groups:
Adolescents (13-17) Children (6-12) Seniors (60 +)
Adults (26-59) Preschool (Under 6) Young Adults (18-25)

Specific Populations:
ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics) Chronic Illness Military/Veterans
AIDS/HIV+ Disabled Obese or Overweight
Biracial Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Offenders/Perpetrators
Brain/Head Injured Gifted Step Families
Cancer Patients Grandparents Transgendered
Caregivers Immigrants/Refugees Twins
Children of Divorce Interracial Families/Couples

Treatment Methods and Approaches (focus areas are bold)
Theoretical Approach:
Behavioral Information and Referral Prevention
Case Management Long-Term Psycho-Educational
Coaching Meditation/Relaxation Redecision Therapy
Cognitive/Behavioral Narrative Therapy Relational
Crisis Intervention Occupational Therapy Sex Therapy
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) Pastoral Therapy Social Support
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Play Therapy Supervised Visitation
Expressive Therapy

Methods Used:
Couple/Marital Group Peer Support
Educational or Psycho-Educational Individual Supervision/Consultation
Family Systems

Religious and Multi-cultural Experience (focus areas are bold)
Religious Experience:
Christian LDS/Mormon Muslim
Jewish

Multi-cultural Experience:
African-American Irish Portuguese
Alaskan Native Native American Russian
Hispanic Pacific Islander

Professional Associations
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Groups
Women's Domestic Violence
52 Week Court Approved Domestic Violence Program

Group Focus:
Domestic Violence - Perpetrators
Group Status:
Group Type:
Active
Educational

Member Age:
Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26-59)
Seniors (60 +)
Member Gender:
Female

Location:
A Helping Hand Counseling
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone:
(858) 279-6721
Meeting Time:
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Meeting Frequency:
Weekly


Men's Domestic Violence
52 week Court Approved Domestic Violence Group

Group Focus:
Domestic Violence - Perpetrators
Group Status:
Group Type:
Active
Educational

Member Age:
Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26-59)
Seniors (60 +)
Member Gender:
Male

Location:
A Helping Hand Counseling
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone:
(858) 279-6721
Meeting Time:
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Meeting Frequency:
Weekly


Anger Management
14 Week Court Approved Anger Management Program

Group Focus:
Anger Management
Group Status:
Group Type:
Active
CBT

Member Age:
Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26-59)
Seniors (60 +)
Member Gender:
Any

Location:
A Helping Hand Counseling
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone:
(858) 279-6721
Meeting Time:
Evening
Meeting Frequency:
Weekly


Sex Offender Treatment Program
Probation Approved Program for the Treatment of Adult Sex Offenders. Not all participants are court ordered. Ongoing group.

Group Focus:
Sexual Abuse/Rape - Perpetrators
Group Status:
Group Type:
Active
CBT

Member Age:
Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26-59)
Seniors (60 +)
Member Gender:
Male

Location:
A Helping Hand Counseling Group Room
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone:
(858) 279-6721
Meeting Time:
Afternoon
Evening
Meeting Frequency:
Weekly


Parenting Classes
Court Approved Parenting Classes - Learn how to parent effectively - Children do not come with manuals, but we can help you to enjoy the journey of parenting!

Group Focus:
Parenting Issues
Group Status:
Group Type:
Active
Educational

Member Age:
Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26-59)
Member Gender:
Relation to Focus:
Any
Parents

Location:
A Helping Hand Counseling
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone:
(858) 279-6721
Meeting Time:
Evening
Meeting Frequency:
Weekly


Change for Life - Cognitive Therapy Group
26 week Cognitive Behavioral Group where social skills building, assertiveness, time management, and anger management are taught, line upon line, precept upon precept. This will change you for life!

Group Focus:
Interpersonal Relationships
Group Status:
Group Type:
Active
CBT

Member Age:
Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26-59)
Seniors (60 +)
Member Gender:
Any

Location:
A Helping Hand Counseling
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone:
(858) 279-6721
Meeting Time:
Evening
Meeting Frequency:
Weekly


Non-Protecting Parents
Court approved group for spouses or partners whose children have been molested or sexually abused. Goal is awareness and to work towards reunification.

Group Focus:
Parenting Issues
Grief/Loss
Group Status:
Group Type:
Active
Educational

Member Age:
Adults (26-59)
Member Gender:
Any

Location:
A Helping Hand Counseling
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone:
(858) 279-6721
Meeting Day:
Monday
Meeting Time:
Afternoon
Evening
Meeting Frequency:
Weekly


Sexually Abusive Youth
Sexually Abusive Youth -Adolescent Males convicted of a sexual offense. Program is tailored to each adolescent. Parents included in monthly meetings.

Group Focus:
Sexual Abuse/Rape - Perpetrators
Group Status:
Group Type:
Active
CBT

Member Age:
Adolescents (13-17)
Member Gender:
Male

Location:
3914 Murphy Canyon Road
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone:
(858) 279-6721
Meeting Day:
Thursday
Meeting Time:
Afternoon


Men's Domestic Violence Substance Abuse Group
52 week Court Approved Dual Track Program for Male Domestic Violence Perpetrators with Substance Abuse Issues

Group Focus:
Domestic Violence - Perpetrators
Addictions - Alcohol
Addictions - Other Drugs
Group Status:
Group Type:
Active
CBT

Member Age:
Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26-59)
Seniors (60 +)
Member Gender:
Male

Location:
270 East Douglas Street
El CAjon, CA 92120
Phone:
(858) 279-6721
Meeting Time:
Afternoon
Evening
Meeting Frequency:
Weekly


Women's Domestic Violence Substance Abuse Group
52 week Court Approved Dual Track Program for Domestic Violence Perpetrators with Substance Abuse Issues

Group Focus:
Domestic Violence - Perpetrators
Addictions - Alcohol
Addictions - Other Drugs
Group Status:
Group Type:
Active
CBT

Member Age:
Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26-59)
Seniors (60 +)
Member Gender:
Female

Location:
270 East Douglas Street
El Cajon, CA 92120
Phone:
(858) 279-6721
Meeting Time:
Afternoon
Evening
Meeting Frequency:
Weekly


Men's Domestic Violence Substance Abuse Group
52 week Court Approved Dual Track Program for Domestic Violence Perpetrators with Substance Abuse Issues

Group Focus:
Domestic Violence - Perpetrators
Addictions - Alcohol
Addictions - Other Drugs
Group Status:
Group Type:
Active
CBT

Member Age:
Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26-59)
Seniors (60 +)
Member Gender:
Male

Location:
3914 Murphy Canyon Road
San Diego, CA 92117
Phone:
(858) 279-6721
Meeting Time:
Afternoon
Evening
Meeting Frequency:
Weekly


Women's Domestic Violence Groups
52 week Court Approved Women's Domestic Violence Perpetrators Group

Group Focus:
Domestic Violence - Perpetrators
Group Status:
Group Type:
Active
CBT

Member Age:
Young Adults (18-25)
Seniors (60 +)
Member Gender:
Female

Location:
270 East Douglas Street
El Cajon, CA 92120
Phone:
(858) 279-6721
Meeting Time:
Afternoon
Evening
Meeting Frequency:
Weekly


Women's Domestic Violence Substance Abuse Group
52 week Court Approved Dual Track Program for Domestic Violence Perpetrators with Substance Abuse Issues

Group Focus:
Domestic Violence - Perpetrators
Addictions - Alcohol
Addictions - Other Drugs
Group Status:
Group Type:
Active
CBT

Member Age:
Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26-59)
Seniors (60 +)
Member Gender:
Female

Location:
3914 Murphy Canyon Road
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone:
(858) 279-6721
Meeting Time:
Afternoon
Evening
Meeting Frequency:
Weekly






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