Francisca Barroso

Compassionate and experienced Licensed Professional Counselor with over 23 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and families in school-based and special education settings. Skilled in trauma-informed care, emotional regulation, crisis intervention, and evidence-based practices, including TF-CBT and DBT. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a strong ability to build trust, foster engagement, and provide culturally responsive care across diverse populations.

Experienced in delivering counseling services in both in-person and virtual environments, with a strong foundation in independent caseload management, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and client-centered intervention planning.

District Special Education Counselor/LPC at Valley View ISD (1996-12 – Present)

• Provide individual and group counseling across elementary through high school settings.
• Support students in special education with emotional, behavioral, and social needs.
• Developed and implemented treatment plans with measurable goals using evidence-based practices.
• Maintained accurate and compliant clinical documentation
• Collaborated with educators, staff, and families to support student success.

M.A., LPC from UTRGV in Edinburg, Texas.