Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Couples Counseling and 10 more.
New to Grow
Hello, I'm Yannette Barnes, LPC, and welcome to Chrysalis Mental Health—where transformation begins. Seeking therapy is a courageous step, and I am committed to providing a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported throughout your journey. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) serving clients in both Pennsylvania and Ohio. I earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wake Forest University and a Master of Science in Administration of Justice with a concentration in Forensic Mental Health Treatment . In addition, I have advanced training as a Behavior Specialist in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), allowing me to integrate evidence-based behavioral interventions with a holistic, client-centered therapeutic approach. I provide psychotherapy and behavioral health services for adults (18+) experiencing a variety of emotional, behavioral, and life challenges, including: - Anxiety and depression - Trauma and stress-related concerns - Relationship and marital difficulties - Life transitions and personal growth - Emotional regulation -Obsessive and repetitive behaviors, including Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) such as hair pulling (trichotillomania) and skin picking (excoriation disorder) - Behavioral concerns requiring evidence-based interventions My counseling style is collaborative, compassionate, and strengths-based. I believe each person possesses the capacity for growth and healing, even during life's most difficult seasons. Together, we will work to understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, identify your strengths, and develop practical strategies that support lasting change and emotional well-being. At Chrysalis Mental Health, I believe meaningful transformation happens through connection, self-discovery, and intentional growth. Whether you are navigating a difficult life transition, seeking healthier relationships, or working toward greater emotional balance, I look forward to partnering with you on your journey toward healing and resilience.
I believe it takes great strength and courage to begin therapy, and I honor that courage by creating a safe, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and respected. My goal is to help you feel comfortable enough to share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at a pace that feels right for you. In our sessions, you can expect a collaborative and compassionate approach. We will work together to identify the challenges that may be keeping you from living the life you want, while recognizing and building upon your existing strengths and resilience. Rather than telling you what to do, I will partner with you to explore solutions, develop practical coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change. I strive to provide an environment where honesty, trust, and empathy are at the center of our work. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions, or personal growth, I will meet you where you are with respect and without judgment. Therapy is a process, and healing takes time. I am committed to walking alongside you throughout your journey, celebrating your progress, helping you overcome obstacles, and supporting you as you move toward greater confidence, emotional wellness, and a more fulfilling life.
I bring a collaborative, compassionate, and strengths-based approach to every counseling session. I believe that meaningful therapy begins with a trusting relationship where clients feel safe, respected, and genuinely heard. My goal is to create a supportive environment that encourages openness, self-exploration, and personal growth. Some of the strengths I bring to therapy include: • Creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can openly share their experiences, emotions, and concerns without fear of criticism. • Building authentic therapeutic relationships based on trust, empathy, respect, and collaboration. • Recognizing and building on each client's strengths, resilience, and innate capacity for healing rather than focusing solely on problems or diagnoses. • Helping clients identify patterns in their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that may be preventing them from reaching their goals. • Providing practical, evidence-based strategies that clients can apply in everyday life to improve emotional well-being, relationships, and coping skills. • Empowering clients to become active participants in their own healing by developing insight, confidence, and effective problem-solving skills. • Supporting clients through life's challenges with patience, compassion, and encouragement while honoring their unique values, culture, and life experiences. • Fostering resilience and lasting change by helping clients develop healthy coping strategies, emotional regulation, and self-awareness. At Chrysalis Mental Health, I believe meaningful transformation happens through connection, self-discovery, and intentional growth. Whether you are navigating a difficult life transition, healing from past experiences, strengthening relationships, or working toward greater emotional balance, I am committed to walking alongside you with compassion, clinical expertise, and hope. Together, we will identify your strengths, overcome obstacles, and create a path toward lasting healing, resilience, and a more fulfilling life. This version highlights you as a therapist who is: • Warm and approachable • Collaborative rather than directive • Strengths-focused and empowering • Skilled at fostering insight and resilience • Practical and evidence-based • Committed to long-term growth, not just symptom relief It also aligns well with your professional background in clinical mental health counseling, forensic mental health, and Applied Behavior Analysis by emphasizing both empathy and practice.
I specialize in providing compassionate and personalized support to individuals facing a variety of emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges. My expertise includes: - Transitional Youth to Adults: Helping young people navigate the complex shift into adulthood while managing emotional and behavioral concerns. My approach emphasizes stress management related to life changes, promoting personal growth, and fostering resilience during this critical developmental stage. - Couples and Marital Counseling: Offering a safe, supportive space for couples experiencing relationship difficulties. I work with partners to uncover underlying issues, enhance communication skills, and establish healthier interaction patterns to strengthen their connection. - Adults with Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs): Assisting adults dealing with hair-pulling, skin-picking, nail-biting, and similar behaviors through evidence-based strategies. Together, we focus on understanding triggers, reducing these behaviors, and improving emotional regulation and self-esteem. - Trauma Processing:Providing empathetic, trauma-informed care that helps clients safely explore and process past traumatic experiences. This work supports healing, recovery, and empowerment, enabling individuals to move forward with greater strength and resilience. My approach is tailored to each client's unique needs, ensuring that support is both effective and empathetic throughout their journey toward well-being.
Other specialties
I identify as
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I integrate ACT within a compassionate, collaborative, and strengths-based therapeutic relationship. I believe clients already possess many of the strengths they need for healing. My role is to help them develop the skills to respond differently to difficult experiences, reconnect with their values, and build a life that reflects who they are rather than what their struggles tell them they can or cannot do. Through ACT, clients learn that emotional pain is part of being human, but it does not have to define their lives. They gain practical tools to increase resilience, reduce avoidance, strengthen emotional well-being, and move forward with purpose and confidence.
Couples Counseling
What Clients Can Expect During Couples Counseling with Yannette A Safe and Neutral Environment I create a safe counseling space where both partners are heard with respect and without judgment. The therapist remains neutral, helping each person express their thoughts, feelings, and needs while ensuring both voices are equally valued. Common Counseling Techniques Active Listening Partners learn to listen to understand rather than to respond. I would help each person slow down, reflect back what they heard, and validate one another's experiences. Communication Skills Training Couples practice healthier ways to communicate by: • Using "I" statements instead of blame. • Expressing emotions clearly and respectfully. • Learning healthy ways to disagree. • Reducing criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling. Conflict Resolution I would help couples: • Identify recurring patterns of conflict. • Understand what triggers disagreements. • Develop problem-solving strategies. • Practice compromise and collaborative decision-making.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Our sessions will be collaborative, supportive, and goal-oriented. We will work together to understand your experiences and identify meaningful strategies that align with your goals. During CBT, you can expect to: Identify negative or unhelpful thought patterns that may be contributing to anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship difficulties. Explore how your thoughts, emotions, physical reactions, and behaviors influence one another. Learn to challenge distorted thinking and replace it with more realistic, balanced perspectives. Develop practical coping skills to manage difficult emotions and life stressors. Build healthy problem-solving and decision-making skills. Practice emotional regulation techniques to respond rather than react to challenging situations. Set achievable goals and monitor your progress over time. Learn strategies to reduce avoidance and increase confidence through gradual behavioral changes. Strengthen resilience by recognizing personal strengths and past successes. My approach to CBT is compassionate, collaborative, and strengths-based. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to help you gain insight, develop practical skills, and build confidence in your ability to navigate life's challenges. Together, we will create a treatment plan that is tailored to your unique experiences, values, and goals while working toward meaningful, lasting change.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
As your therapist, I will support and encourage you while also helping you challenge patterns that no longer serve you. Together, we will balance acceptance with change—acknowledging your experiences while building the skills needed to create the life you want. I believe every person has strengths that can be nurtured. My role is to help you recognize those strengths, build emotional resilience, and develop practical tools that empower you to face life's challenges with greater confidence, flexibility, and self-compassion.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, client-centered counseling approach designed to help you explore and strengthen your own motivations for change. Unlike directive methods, MI respects your autonomy by partnering with you to uncover your unique strengths, values, and reasons for pursuing meaningful changes that align with the life you envision. Recognizing that change can be challenging and often accompanied by mixed feelings, MI provides a supportive and nonjudgmental environment. This space allows you to openly examine your thoughts, concerns, and goals without pressure or criticism, fostering genuine self-reflection. What You Can Expect During Sessions: - Empathetic Listening: I will listen with genuine curiosity to understand your individual experiences and perspectives. - Safe and Respectful Space: You will feel heard, valued, and accepted throughout our conversations. - Exploration of Ambivalence: Any uncertainty or mixed feelings about change will be addressed without judgment. - Thoughtful Inquiry: I will ask open-ended questions designed to promote insight and self-understanding. - Connection to Values: Together, we will identify your core values and how they relate to the changes you wish to pursue. - Strengths Highlighted: Your resilience and past successes will be emphasized to build confidence. - Reflective Feedback: I will mirror your thoughts and emotions to help clarify what matters most to you. - Autonomy Supported: You are the expert on your own life; decisions about change belong to you, and I honor that. - Collaborative Goal Setting: We will develop realistic and achievable goals that align with your readiness. - Progress Celebration and Resilience Building: Your achievements will be recognized, and support will be provided to navigate setbacks with self-compassion. Through this collaborative journey, Motivational Interviewing empowers you to make informed, meaningful changes at your own pace, aligned with your authentic self.