Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 50 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Couples Counseling, Life Transitions and 6 more.
I am a Marriage Family Therapist, and I have been in practice for over 25 years. I am a firm believer that the system in which an individual was raised has an impact on how an individual's personal relationships, behavior pattern, and life choices are interconnected with the issue they face in their life. The good news is that we all have the ability of changing the patterns we want to change in our lives. It is your own personal story, and you decide on the ending.
I like to hear a little about the client's family of origin and what brings them to counseling. I also would like to know if they have had previous counseling and what didn't work for them. This will help me in determining a personal treatment plan.
I am able to pace with my clients by being compassionate and understanding. I help the client see the finish line at the start but focusing on one mile at a time.
The client that is motivated to make changes has the best chance in being successful. The internal drive is a powerful force which once turned on is unstoppable. It is the fuel that goes the extra mile and leaves fear behind. I mention fear because change can be scary but once you are on the other side the struggle will be worth it.
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Cash - $125 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Florida Blue
Florida Blue - Medicare
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Medicare
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Motivational Interviewing
The therapist will ask open-ended questions about your feelings toward a potential change or action. They then reflect your thought back to you in a way that emphasizes your own reason for change. This process helps the client to tap into their motives to change and what they want to change. The therapist goes along side of the client with empathy and compassion to encourage those changes.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT treatment involves efforts to change thinking patterns such as recognize one's distorted thinking that are creating problem, gaining a better understanding of the behavior and motivation of others, using problem solving skills to cope with difficult situations and can be used to develop a great sense of confidence in one's own abilities.
Couples Counseling
Couples Counseling aims to improve communication, resolving conflicts, improving intimate relationships and repairing emotional bonds. The process helps the partners understand the other's perspective and develop healthier relationship.
8 ratings with written reviews
May 13, 2026
My first therapy was a success. I am very happy I got the opportunity to open myself to Barbara. She is a very kind and understanding person, very professional and opened to help me reach my goals.
January 28, 2026
I just found the therapist I was looking for. Thank you.
January 22, 2026
Finally. Maybe I won’t be successful right away but so much positivity i just feel hopeful