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Alexa Marie Barcena, PhD
I speak: English
My gender: Female
Where I practice
About me
I was born in the Mojave Desert, on the outskirts of Los Angeles. I went to college in Los Angeles and completed graduate school in San Diego. Most recently, I lived in Wenatchee, Washington, where I completed my training for licensure. Like all humans, I have experienced suffering, and I've always wanted to help reduce the suffering of others. That desire, along with my love for research and working toward ending systemic injustices, led me to pursue a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. I'm happily married to the love of my life and high school sweetheart. We have no human children, but we have a dog whom we love with our whole hearts. I chose to join Kaiser Permanente because they value holistic care and the coordination of care between mental health and medical providers, which ensures that patients can receive the best possible care.
About my practice
My areas of expertise include health psychology, chronic illness/pain management, diabetes, acceptance and commitment therapy, psychological assessment, LGBTQ care, reducing health disparities between minority populations, eating disorders, and PTSD. I enjoy being involved in researching new ways to manage symptoms. I believe that each person is the expert in their own experiences. I listen to everything my patients say, and we work together to reach a diagnosis and treatment plan that aligns with their goals. I genuinely care about my patients, and I do everything in my power to help them overcome their obstacles, while respecting their autonomy. Mental health symptoms can feel overwhelming, so I strive to help my patients continue living a life that's meaningful for them, while working to reduce the impact of their symptoms. Seeing my patients learn how to renew a sense of control over their lives and symptoms is incredibly rewarding.
How I thrive
I love being outdoors and feeling more connected to nature -- hiking, camping, and swimming are my favorite outdoor activities. I'm a huge nerd, so reading is one of my favorite pastimes. Baking and doing arts and crafts keeps me motivated and inspired. I enjoy traveling with my spouse.
My office
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Medical groups, locations, and plans
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Wa
Olympia Medical Center
Plans and networks accepted
- Access PPO
- Boeing HMO Network
- Core
- Elect PPO
- Microsoft
- Options
- Options Federal
- Providence Caregivers
- SoundChoice
- Summit PPO
- Swedish Caregivers
- Virtual Plus - Connect Network
Contact information
- Appointment/Information
- 1-877-828-4510 (toll free)
- Appointment/Information
- 360-923-7000
- Fax
- 360-923-7089
- TTY Washington Relay Service
- 1-800-833-6388 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
My training, certifications & licensing
Professional training
Fellowship
Columbia Valley Community Health CenterJoined Kaiser Permanente
2021Provider ID
112008License information
Look up this clinician’s credentials at the Washington State Department of Health website.
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12/11/2025