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- CBT focused
- Adult individual therapy
- Relationship issues
About Krista
Dr. Krista Barbera is a New Jersey Psychologist with eight years of clinical experience. She works mainly with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, and related issues such as grief, trauma, addiction, sleep problems, and ADHD. She practices from a cognitive-behavioral orientation and integrates other techniques as needed.
Dr. Barbera trained and worked in academic, correctional, community, business, and private practice settings. She has experience with outpatient and inpatient care and has treated emotional and behavioral problems, personality issues, adjustment difficulties, and addiction-related concerns. She also has some experience with adolescents and pre-teens but focuses her current work on adults in individual therapy.
Her background includes roles outside clinical work: former secondary English teacher, church worship leader, spouse, and parent. These experiences inform how she talks with people about daily stresses and life changes. She describes a Christian worldview as foundational to her personal and professional perspective and says it undergirds her cognitive-behavioral approach.
In sessions she aims to offer objective feedback, practical skills, and straightforward strategies. Conversations tend to include skill practice, behavior-focused techniques, and problem-solving steps drawn from cognitive-behavioral therapy. She may also bring in other methods when they fit specific goals.
Practical matters are handled directly. She is credentialed to practice as a New Jersey psychologist and notes PsyPact participation for interstate telehealth where applicable. Prospective clients are asked to use the site’s matching tools to set up an initial appointment and to confirm the correct state participation before scheduling.
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How CBT translates to online sessions
Online sessions with Dr. Barbera center on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical behavior changes. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses short exercises and homework to build new habits that help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger.She also blends elements from other approaches when a client’s goals call for different techniques. That might mean adding skills for emotion regulation, problem-solving steps for life transitions, or behavioral strategies for addiction-related patterns. She works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit each person's needs and preferences.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list them here. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into work, parenting, or daily routines because they can reduce travel time and make scheduling easier. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins or focused skills practice when that better matches a person's schedule. Licensed professionals will discuss what will be most useful and practical during the first session to shape ongoing care.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep issues, parenting questions, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What therapeutic approach does she use?
Her primary approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She also integrates other techniques as needed to match a person's goals and situation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working in academic, correctional, community, business, outpatient, inpatient, and private practice settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She practices as a New Jersey Psychologist with the credential NJ Psychologist 35SI00647900 and is located in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not accepted. For U.S. residents, she notes PsyPact participation may allow interstate telehealth in participating states; clients should check the current PsyPact map.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session through the platform's booking flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.