Tenisha Barnes
Have you been carrying the weight of anxiety, past trauma, relationship challenges, or overwhelming stress while trying to hold everything together? You don't have to navigate it alone. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel genuinely heard, respected, and supported. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate environment where you can show up as your authentic self without fear of judgment. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, stress, burnout, and life transitions. Together, we'll identify the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, build healthy coping skills, and develop practical tools that support lasting emotional wellness. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, culturally responsive, and tailored to your unique experiences. I integrate evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and EMDR when appropriate. Whether you're seeking support for a difficult season or ready to begin deeper healing, I'd be honored to walk alongside you.
First session
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, but you don't have to prepare or have all the answers. During our first session, we'll get to know each other, talk about what brings you to therapy, discuss your goals, and begin creating a plan that's tailored to your needs. My priority is helping you feel safe, heard, and supported from the very beginning.
Strengths
I believe meaningful healing begins with feeling safe, seen, and understood. I create a warm, nonjudgmental space where we work together to explore challenges, uncover strengths, and build practical tools for lasting change. My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and personalized because I believe every client's journey is unique.
Ideal clients
I enjoy working with adults who are used to being the strong one for everyone else. Many of my clients are professionals, helping professionals, caregivers, and individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship concerns, or life transitions. They come to therapy seeking a safe space to slow down, gain clarity, heal from past experiences, and develop practical tools to create healthier, more balanced lives.
Origin story
I became a therapist because I went through my own difficult season and learned how powerful it is to feel truly heard. That experience showed me that healing happens in relationships where people feel safe, understood, and not judged.
Ongoing work together
Our work together will be collaborative and focused on what matters most to you. We’ll identify your goals, explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and build practical tools to help you manage emotions, strengthen boundaries, and navigate everyday challenges. Sessions will offer space for honest reflection, support, and opportunities to practice new skills between visits. We’ll regularly check in on your goals and adjust our approach based on your needs and feedback. Progress may look like feeling less overwhelmed, responding to stress differently, communicating your needs more clearly, or feeling more confident in your decisions. You don’t have to have everything figured out—we’ll recognize meaningful changes along the way, at a pace that works for you.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together, we'll identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck and replace them with healthier, more balanced ways of thinking and responding. My approach is collaborative, practical, and tailored to your unique experiences so you can build confidence and create meaningful, lasting change.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Multiracial
Woman
Top specialties
Coping Skills
Depression
Mood Disorders
Other specialties
ADHD
Addiction
Anger Management
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Career Counseling
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Individual Therapy
Licensed in
MarylandLicense 31268
Accepted insurance
Kaiser Permanente