Hello, my name is Elizabeth Barbera. I have my license in Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) and am a registered Dance Movement Therapist (R-DMT). I specialize in creative therapy and nervous system regulation. I work with all ages and a variety of diagnosis. I view therapy as a collaborative practice.
My approach to therapy is solution and client centered. I believe throughout treatment there should be a balance between identifying and leaning tools to manage symptoms and sitting/processing the thoughts and emotions that appear. I believe there are multiple ways to approach therapy and work collaboratively with clients to find what the best approach for them is. I utilize talk therapy while also incorporating expressive arts therapy.
During the first session I try not to set much expectations. The priority is to establish what goals we can work towards, how to set up the therapy space best for you, and build rapport. I tend to do this by having conversation or using art/music/movement/play therapy interventions. The importance of expressive arts in the first session is to take the attention off the individual and more on the collaborative art we engage in. I hope to build a team mentality within sessions.
