Dr. Barcenas is a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist. He earned his doctoral degree in Counseling from the University of North Texas. Dr. Barcenas has extensive experience promoting affordable and culturally responsive care in underserved communities and has directed and coordinated community counseling partnerships to bridge gaps in mental health services. His clinical and research interests include utilizing play therapy with diverse populations, especially Latinx children and their families, Spanish-speaking clients, and immigrants. Dr. Barcenas has served as an adjunct professor at the University of North Texas and has collaborated with Mexican universities and organizations to promote play therapy and community mental health programs.