- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR for trauma
About Philicia
Philicia Barbieri is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults and couples on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related concerns, and life changes. Sessions address practical problems and emotional patterns that feel stuck.
Philicia uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help people understand how feelings and attachment patterns shape their choices. She also draws on mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques. Her background includes crisis counseling, community-based work, and group therapy.
In sessions she helps people name strong emotions, notice what those emotions lead them to do, and test different responses. For trauma work she uses EMDR and gradual processing to reduce the intensity of painful memories. For anxiety and depression she combines CBT tools and mindfulness practices to manage symptoms day to day.
She also supports people dealing with addiction recovery and substance use concerns, offering strategies to reduce harm and build structure. Philicia integrates simple grounding and breathing practices when clients want them, and can work with couples on communication and attachment-related problems.
Philicia earned a Master’s in Professional Counseling from Carlow University in 2015. She lives in Pennsylvania and brings a practical, human-centered approach to therapy that focuses on clear skills and emotional understanding.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Philicia commonly works with Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help people notice and name strong emotions and attachment patterns that shape relationships. EFT sessions focus on identifying feelings and trying new responses in the moment to change interaction cycles. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to break down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into manageable steps. CBT offers concrete exercises and homework that can be done between sessions to track progress. For trauma-related issues she uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to process distressing memories in a structured way over several sessions. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adapt methods together. Clients and the therapist decide collaboratively whether EFT, CBT, EMDR, or a mix will be best for the presenting concern. Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them explicitly. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days by avoiding travel, making shorter check-ins possible, and allowing sessions during breaks or from different locations. Talk with the therapist about practical needs and scheduling so sessions can fit into everyday life.Areas of expertise
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and life changes among other concerns.
What therapeutic approach does she use?
She lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) as a primary approach and also uses CBT, EMDR, mindfulness therapy, and motivational interviewing.
How long has she been practicing?
She has about ten years of experience in counseling, including crisis work and community-based services.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and is located in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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