Jennifer A. Barker
Introduction
Although we cannot change our past, we can acknowledge its impact and change how we view it and ourselves. While working with clients, I encourage expression to gain self-awareness and to reshape narratives. Expression is essential in everyday life, especially when working through difficult times, such as grief and trauma. I practice therapy with a person-centered, trauma-informed, strength based approach to meet clients where they are and to help them make changes to start the healing process. For some clients, verbal expression can be difficult. Creative expression can demonstrate one’s thoughts and feelings in a tangible way. Art Therapy can be helpful in exploring one’s thoughts and feelings and fostering self-awareness. As an Art Therapist, I have the ability and knowledge to bring artmaking into the therapy session and to help facilitate the healing process. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Board-Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC), a Certified Grief Informed Professional (CGP), and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2 (CCTP-II). I have many years of experience helping people with trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, body image, self-esteem, and addiction. I have experience practicing therapeutic techniques of Trauma Informed Care, CBT, DBT, and MI, as well as Crisis Intervention. I am available for in person sessions, as well as telehealth.
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Highlights
- In-person & telehealth appointments
- Accepts online payments and insurance
Licenses
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LPC #PC012371 (PA)
Specialties
Additional focus areas
Treatment Approaches
Population focus
Appointment types
- Individuals
- Classes
- Coaching
Age groups
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Teenagers (12-18)
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Young Adults (18-24)
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Adults (24+)
Languages
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English
Pay with insurance
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Cigna
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UPMC Health Plan
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United Healthcare
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Highmark
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BlueCross and BlueShield
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Aetna