Therapists in Fernandina Beach, FL

Barbara is an empathetic and experienced counselor who works with her clients to map out an individualized plan for success. As a board certified counselor, Barbara provides treatment for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, adjusting to life's transitions and dealing with trauma. She assists clients in gaining healthy coping strategies to better handle the difficulties of life. Barbara works with her clients to decrease patterns of negative thinking and to establish a more accurate, optimistic outlook, leading to an overall sense of well-being and happiness.

INTERNSHIP and RESIDENCY: Florida State Hospital, Chattahoochee, Florida. My individual, couples, and family counseling and psychotherapy often includes a personality assessment and evaluation combined with psychological protocols to individually tailor and refine the counseling process. This GENERAL PRACTICE of PSYCHOLOGY includes confidential comprehensive collaboration with local primary care physicians and psychiatrists, as needed. Early experience in the military and electronic engineering has led to many of my patients describing me as having gone from "HIGH TECH to HIGH TOUCH." My wide breadth of life experience translates to a unique therapeutic perspective.

Dr. Barreto is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a background in Medical Psychology, Geriatrics, Trauma, and General Mental Health. In addition, she has extensive knowledge in treating military members, veterans, and their families. She completed her PhD in Medical and Clinical Psychology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2012. Her practice blends neurobiological, interpersonal, and humanistic treatment modalities. Specializing in behavioral medicine, the mind-body connection is a central theme in her work. Dr. Barreto offers home visits to homebound and hospice patients.

Are depression, anxiety or adjusting to new life changes weighing you down? You do not need to go thru this alone. How you are feeling right now can be changed. Often, we are uncomfortable taking the first step to speak to someone about our personal issues. However once coming to therapy many people find it comforting having a safe place to speak their mind, with a therapist who is there to listen and guide them.

If you're having a hard time letting go of past disappointments and find yourself wishing things could be different but don't know where to begin, I can help you. Rather than feeling resentful or angry, you could be feeling energized and optimistic. If you're struggling with the pain of past abuse or trauma, I am here to support you and teach you how to feel safe, empowered, and peaceful. I will help you become more confident and secure, able to set and maintain healthier boundaries, and experience more fulfilling relationships. One of my primary specialties is helping women through infidelity and betrayal trauma.

I offer individual, couples or family counseling to clients who are 12 years of age or older. I provide family focused psycho educational and therapeutic interventions to help individuals experiencing excessive stress and associated cognitive, emotional and behavioral problems. I use a variety of strategies tailored to the individual client's needs. I specialize in high conflict relationships in the family, workplace or community -- such as domestic violence, parenting issues, life transitions and violation of community boundaries.

We are a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors and a psychiatrist. Along with our administrative staff, we work to use innovative approaches to empower our client and our community through counseling, psychological assessments, and medication management and care.

When problems are about life, you may need coaching to help find solutions. After therapy has done its magic, coaching is a perfect choice. My goal is to help you find joy and passion in life. Learn how to control anger and anxiety in stressful situations. Do not let these symptoms overtake your life. When life presents such challenges, physical symptoms of insomnia, increased anxiety, and the inability to fully enjoy the people and things you love, can make peace and happiness feel unattainable. No matter where you are, coaching can help you find solutions and fulfillment.

TELEHEALTH AVAILABLE! Simply put, I help people feel better. I approach all my clients with a sense of awe at their unique journey. I believe that a different therapy must be constructed for each client because each has a unique story. I bring warmth and wisdom to the process of change, employing my significant experience in the treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction and loss. I consider cultural humility to be one of my greatest strengths. First and foremost, I build trusting relationships with my clients, offering them a safe, non-judgmental space to explore issues, and express thoughts and process feelings.

The mission of my practice is to serve as a guide to mental wellness, whether that means overcoming traumatic experiences, battling depression or anxiety, managing anger or adjusting to life's changes. I value each client as unique with their own purpose and take the necessary time to listen to their concerns. Mental health issues, dysfunctional relationships and traumatic experiences can interfere with the realization of one's hopes & dreams in all areas of life. I create collaborative relationships with my clients to seek and gain healthy new ways of handling these obstacles in order to make meaningful changes in their lives.

Welcome! Your step forward in personal growth is important to me. Your courage deserves effective, individualized, evidence based interventions that can help you manage even the most difficult family, couple and individual challenges. I will work with you to build a path that focuses on your specific needs, concerns and ways to move forward.

Are you facing life issues or a situation that seems overwhelming? For over 25 years I have helped clients find real life solutions for their relationship struggles and their emotional struggles. I offer a safe, confidential and nonjudgmental environment where the best counseling practice are incorporated with faith to bring deep and lasting change.

My therapy style is collaborative and client centered. I believe each person is unique and has their own story, their own challenges and their own needs. I approach therapy from a humanistic perspective and use a variety of methods to help my clients. I have training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as well as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). I am open to working with my clients using the tools and methods they find most useful. I enjoy collaborating with my clients to help them find solutions to challenges, improve their well-being and support them in their journey.

Life is a journey. Sometimes you need someone to walk beside you, to support in navigating its path. You may have friends and family but need an individual outside your immediate support system. Or you may find yourself at a point in life feeling alone, with no one on the path beside you. If either resonates with you, I am here to support you in reflecting, moving forward, working on challenges in your life, and progressing on your path. I provide both in-office sessions and tele-health. Online therapy for both Florida and Georgia. In-office visits are available in Yulee/Fernandina Beach Florida.

I am NOT currently offering psychotherapy. I am supporting clients with Family Constellation work. THIS is an experiential process that frees clients the wound patterns we inherit from our families. The depression, rage, suicidal idealization, eating disorders, poverty consciousness and more are all found generationally. If you see your issue as a lineage based issue (meaning the pattern has been handed down the generations - I can support you in powerful way through this experiential process.

There is hope....Things can change....Therapy helps....I provide a comfortable environment with a client-centered, non-judgmental approach to help you.