Angela Barrios-Lucero, M.A., LMFT, ATR
Licensed Therapist, Art Therapist
Location: Upland
I first started an early career as an elementary school Art Teacher within weeks of the traumatic 9/11 events. Since then, my mission has been to learn and help others process the emotional and somatic effects of trauma/stress on the immune system, neurodevelopment (brain) and attachment. In session, clients re-build a compassionate relationship between their mind and body by making creative connections with their physical and emotional pain using my specialization in Art Therapy and psychotherapy. My dream is to travel the world to learn more about healing/wellness across cultures and someday provide humanitarian mental health. Healing is a process and I am honored to be at the start of this new journey with you.
“It's not just about creativity, it is about the person you're becoming while you're creating." -Charlie Peacock
Angela's Education
  • I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT49046) and a registered Art Therapist. 
  • Bachelor's Degree in Art Education- California State University, Los Angeles 
  • Master's Degree in Psychology with minors in Marriage and Family Therapy and Art Therapy- Phillips Graduate Institute
  • Trauma Informed Expressive and Play Specialization (child abuse, grief/loss, domestic violence, medical, environmental disasters, refugee/immigration, workplace/school/community violence, and sexual exploitation/human trafficking)
  • ​A Window Between Worlds (Trauma Informed & Culturally Sensitive art program)
  • Additional trainings- Nature: National Geographic Educator Certification (Ancestral Healing Wellness Garden), Expressive Therapies: Play Therapy, UCLA Arts Certifications (Dance/Movement and Drumming), Mindfulness: Meditation Teacher Certification, Trauma Informed Yoga Intensive Program, Sesame Street In Communities Certification in progress.
Angela's Experience
  • Director of Clinical Operations for Norina Murphy LCWS & Associates
  • Clinical Supervisor for Norina Murphy LCWS & Associates
  • Clinical Supervisor for House of Ruth Counseling Department
  • Corrections LMFT/ATR for State of California: Dept. of Justice, Prisoner Mother Program
  • Special Education Mental Health Therapist for Fontana Unified School District
  • Elementary Mental Health School Counselor for Irvine Unified School District   
  • Clinical Adjunct Therapist (Art Therapy) for Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center
  • Clinical Counselor Intern for San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools
  • MFT Intern for State of California: Riverside County Department of Corrections
  • MFT Trainee, MFT Intern, LMFT for House of Ruth
  • MFT Trainee for El Monte Police Department