Chala Barrington-Cruz
Chala Barrington-Cruz
Chala Barrington-Cruz, LCSW, is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and Applied Behavioral Analyst with over 20 years of experience. Providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals. Specializing in caregiver stress, Christian-based counseling, adoption, depression, anxiety, grief, racial identity, parenting challenges and raising children with autism. Chala brings both clinical expertise and heartfelt understanding to every client relationship. Rooted in a holistic approach, Chala integrates spiritual principles with therapeutic modalities to help clients navigate life's most complex emotional challenges
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Whether working with individuals facing grief, anxiety, or life transitions, or supporting those seeking spiritual grounding in the midst of emotional turmoil, Chala is dedicated to fostering resilience, hope, and healing.
The treatment methods and tools I utilize
DEVELOPING SELF CARE . OVERCOMING SHAME AND GUILT COPING WITH ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Chala brings both clinical expertise and heartfelt understanding to every client relationship.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
As a seasoned clinician, Chala has supported countless caregivers through burnout and emotional fatigue, empowering them with tools to rediscover balance and purpose. With a deep commitment to faith-informed therapy, Chala creates a safe space for clients to explore emotional healing. In addition to individual therapy, Chala has extensive experience guiding parents of children with emotional and behavioral needs, offering practical strategies and emotional support tailored to each family’s unique dynamics. A passionate advocate for racial and cultural identity development, Chala also helps clients explore and affirm their personal and collective identities with dignity and care.