Therapist in La Mesa, California Barbara Gloria-Escobedo Nunley, Therapist

Mrs. Barbara Gloria–Escobedo Nunley helps individuals and couples across California navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clarity, and evidence-based care. She supports adults and seniors through struggles with anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and other emotional or relational concerns, offering a grounded therapeutic presence for those seeking meaningful change. Barbara is passionate about guiding clients through significant life transitions, including midlife shifts, later-life adjustments, and reproductive or postpartum challenges. She has a special interest in supporting individuals experiencing perinatal and postpartum mood disorders, helping them understand their symptoms, strengthen coping skills, and rebuild confidence during periods that can feel overwhelming or isolating. Her work is deeply informed by respect for each person’s unique history, identity, and resilience. Barbara also brings extensive experience working with First Responders, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals connected to adoption and foster care. She commonly assists clients facing anxiety, grief, trauma, and couples’ issues, and she offers additional areas of expertise to meet a wide range of mental health needs. Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Couples/Marital Counseling, grounded in mindfulness and practical skill-building. Clients appreciate Barbara’s down-to-earth style, collaborative mindset, and ability to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where growth feels possible. Outside the therapy room, she enjoys kayaking with her family, engaging with her community through art and music, practicing yoga, supporting local animal rescues, and finding restoration through both DIY and professional spa days.