- Practical coping skills
- Geriatric and eating focus
- Works with trauma
About Barbara
Barbara Segreto is a licensed clinical social worker with decades of experience helping people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and relationship concerns. She works with individuals who are trying to manage life changes, improve sleep, or address issues like ADHD and parenting stress. Barbara practices in New York and offers care in English. She accepts international clients as well.
Barbara takes a straightforward, practical approach in sessions. She draws on many years of work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and private practice to shape treatment plans that fit each person’s situation. That background includes inpatient and emergency settings, community nursing services, and a private practice of more than 20 years.
Her training includes a Master of Social Work from New York University and a New York LCSW-R credential. She has focused experience with geriatric concerns and eating disorders alongside broader mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder, trauma, and obsessive-compulsive patterns.
In sessions Barbara helps people set clear, achievable goals. Conversations focus on what’s happening now and practical steps to feel better. She believes in treating everyone with respect and tailoring care to each person’s needs.
To begin, she asks people to describe their main concerns and goals so sessions can be matched to what will help most. That collaboration guides whether work emphasizes coping skills, problem-solving, or longer-term exploration of patterns and relationships.
How evidence-based approaches fit into online work
Barbara uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions toward clear goals. One common approach focuses on practical coping skills and behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and improve sleep. This kind of work teaches steps people can try between sessions to manage symptoms and daily routines.Another approach addresses mood and thought patterns that contribute to depression, bipolar challenges, or self-esteem issues. It involves identifying unhelpful thinking, testing new behaviors, and tracking small changes over time to see what helps most.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, history, and preferences to decide which methods to try first and how to adapt them as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and pacing so therapy fits into everyday life while keeping a focus on measurable steps and outcomes.
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Experience
38+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Barbara commonly address?
She helps people with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, and work or career stress.
What is her style of therapy like?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, focusing on current problems and steps people can take to feel better.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 38 years of professional experience that include inpatient, emergency, outpatient, and more than 20 years in private practice.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds a Master of Social Work and is a New York LCSW-R practicing in New York.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.