Bertha F. Barrett

Bertha Freeman-Barrett is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. She provided online counseling across the state of Florida and assist individuals with their overall wellness by focusing on the whole person. As the owner of Intake Psychotherapy and Wellness, LLC; she believes that everything we intake or "take in" affects the human psyche, which in-turn also affects one's physiological form. Often these effects can manifest as anxiety, depression, low esteem or confidence, passiveness, physical pain, and other somatic symptoms. Thus, it is important to focus on the whole person so you can live a more fulfilled life. Bertha is passionate about assisting individuals with their mental and emotional wellness using evidence-based treatment to heal traumatic stress. Bertha believes every client is different, and to best meet their individual needs it is important to understand various therapeutic theories and philosophies. Bertha strive to create an open, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment for clients so they can feel comfortable growing, exploring, and making change. As an advocate of mental health, she understands the importance of caring for one's mental and emotional wellness, and how various factor including society, religion, family dynamics, and culture can affect the well-being of one's cognitive state. As an African-American woman, mother, wife, therapist, and one with many titles; she understands the stress of trying to balance life, living up to cultural standards, overcoming the societal stigmas associated with her identity, and yet maintaining autonomy and self-harmony. Bertha utilizes her training to provide clients with practical tools to cope, heal, and manage life stressors.