Over the years I have helped 
people cope with a variety of 
issues including: 

  • Severe stress
  • Mood disorders and anxiety
  • Loss
  • Poor communication skills
  • Lack of confidence
  • Self destructive behavior 
  • Relationship issues
  • Infidelity
  • EMDR for trauma and intense experiences & persistent negative self-perceptions
  • Divorce prevention
  • Divorce recovery and damage control
  • Parenting and co-parenting Issues  
  • Sex Therapy (sexual dysfunction and desire discrepancy) 
  • Addictions/Substance Abuse 
  • The emotional effects of serious illness 
  • Step-family Issues
  • Life transitions and Adjustment Disorders   
  • PTSD 
  • EMDR 
Treatment for:
  • Individual adults
  • Couples
  • Adolescents 
  • Families
"Karen is personable, knowledgeable 
and very easy to talk to."
- IndividualTherapy Client

How Long will Treatment Take?

What About Insurance?

It depends (sorry- it's not a cookie cutter process).

The length of treatment can vary depending on individual
cases. Research shows that the systems approach 
is highly effective, tends to be shorter term (15-20 sessions) although it can be shorter or longer depending on your needs.  Clients report a high degree of satisfaction (98%) with Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT). EMDR treatment  (depending on the extent of negative experiences and Trauma can be resolve many problems with as few as 5 sessions.
Due to so many recent changes in the insurance industry, you must specifically ask your insurance provider if you have mental health benefits. If you have a PPO, ask them if Karen Barry, M.F.T, LMFT is “in network”.  If not, you should ask if you have “out-of-network” coverage.

I'll work with you to assure you get the therapy you need.

Couples counseling is not typically a covered benefit since relationship issues are not considered "medical" problems.  If one person in the couple already has a mental health diagnosis it's possible to use your medical insurance if you have mental health benefits.
"I began seeing Karen when I was facing extreme challenges.  Karen's comforting yet analytical approach helped me change my life.  She helped me find the courage inside of me that I needed to lean into my fears.  I'm happier, more content and more optimistic than I can remember.  I couldn't have done it without her...she is my angel."
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