Philicia Barbieri

Philicia Barbieri is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who offers calm, practical care for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and anger. She creates a space where clients can slow down, be heard, and start to make changes that matter. Her style is straightforward and steady, using hands-on tools alongside reflective conversation.

Philicia has worked in counseling since 2013 and earned a Master’s in Professional Counseling from Carlow University in 2015. Her background includes crisis counseling, community-based programs, and group therapy. That variety informs how she meets people: with clear steps and respect for each person’s pace.

Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. She uses mindfulness, meditation, and yoga-based ideas to help people regulate their emotions and stay grounded when stress or intense feelings arise. Philicia aims to break down problems into manageable parts and find practical ways forward.

She works with adults and couples on issues such as depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship strain, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also supports those dealing with chronic pain or chronic illness and people navigating complicated issues like codependency, infidelity, or career stress.

Philicia practices in Pennsylvania and offers services in English. She emphasizes collaboration and clear goals so clients know what each step of therapy is for.

How her approaches translate to online care

Philicia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and EMDR in ways that work well in conversation and guided exercises. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and shift emotional responses in relationships to improve connection and communication. EMDR is used to process distressing memories by combining focused recall with guided bilateral stimulation to reduce the emotional charge of those memories.

Figuring out the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to goals, try different tools, and adjust methods so sessions match a client’s needs and comfort level. Clients and therapist set clear, shared goals and review progress as therapy continues.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing commute time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or avoiding on-camera sessions if that feels better. Ask about the specific session options available and how they can fit into your routine.