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- Trauma and abuse
- Stress and anxiety
- Post-adoption work
About Barbara
LMHC in Florida with 40 years of experience, Barbara Defazzio focuses on stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. She worked in private practice in Massachusetts for over 20 years and has continued clinical work in Florida since relocating. Barbara has a long history helping people who experienced sexual and physical trauma and those affected by the foster care and adoption systems.
She uses clear, conversational sessions that let people talk through what matters most. Sessions address practical problems such as communication difficulties, caregiver stress, and blending families. Barbara pays attention to the ways past family experiences shape current relationships and behavior.
Her background includes extensive work with post-traumatic stress related to abuse and with adults who grew up in foster care. She has also supported post-adoption family adjustments and common parenting strains that follow adoption or placement changes. These areas have formed a large part of her practice over four decades.
In session she draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s perspective, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused work to set concrete goals and Trauma-Focused Therapy for trauma-related symptoms.
People meet a clinician who favors practical steps alongside listening. Sessions tend to focus on coping strategies, improving communication, and managing anxiety and grief. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s perspective. It helps when people need a clinician to reflect their concerns and priorities and to explore feelings at their own pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and patterns and teaches practical skills to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes because it targets current thinking and behavior.
Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of abuse and post-traumatic stress through structured support and techniques aimed at reducing trauma-related symptoms. It is used when past traumatic events continue to affect daily life.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try different techniques, and adjust methods to fit the client’s needs and preferences. Finding what works is part of the early sessions rather than a one-time decision.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. If someone prefers a less visual check-in, that practical option can be discussed when arranging appointments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she handle most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care history, attachment issues, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a straightforward, conversational approach. Techniques include client-centered listening, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused work, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How long has she practiced?
She has 40 years of professional experience, including more than 20 years in private practice in Massachusetts before continuing work in Florida.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida. Her current practice is located in Florida.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the provided biography.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the client’s situation.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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