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TJ Barber

Therapist(she/they)
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I'm TJ Barber, an experienced Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor based in St. Louis, MO. I specialize in helping individuals navigate complex life transitions, relationship challenges, and LGBTQIA+ concerns. If you're facing family tensions, caregiver stress, or mood disorders, I offer a safe, creative space to explore your emotions and inner critic. Together, we'll work towards emotional well-being, self-esteem, and healthier relationships through personalized, empathetic therapy that fosters growth and healing.

My approach to therapy

My compassionate, collaborative approach helps clients express emotions, build self-esteem, and navigate challenges. We focus on emotional well-being, positive change, and working through caregiver stress, mood disorders, and relationship issues.

What you can expect from me

Seeking help takes courage, and I’m here to support you. Together, we’ll address life’s challenges— stress, relationship issues, or transitions. With over seven years of experience, I blend art therapy with traditional techniques like CBT and mindfulness. Today, let’s start your journey to healing, self-discovery, and emotional well-being.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Creative, Affirming, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Southern Illinois University, PhD at UMSL
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Missouri)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Women's issues, Identity issues, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Gestalt, Strength-Based, Multidimensional Family, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Humanistic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Art Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Behavioral
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English
Offers free consultationsNext available