I am a New York State Licensed Psychologist and Certified School Psychologist. I earned my Doctorate of Psychology from Pace University in 1991 subsequent to earning two Masters degrees - MS School Psychology from Queens College (1983) and an MS in Educational Psychology (1977) from Ferkauf Graduate School. I obtained further training in psychodynamic psychotherapy of children and adolescents completing a three year program at the Institute of Psychoanalytic Training and Research I have thirty years of experience working with Children, Adolescents and Adults in a variety of therapeutic capacities. I have worked as a psychologist in the regular school system as well as worked for several years in early intervention and special education preschools. My work involved helping children and parents in coping with various difficulties they encountered. My experience also includes close to twenty years working within the foster care system. This work involved helping children and adolescents who often had been traumatized, adjust to their new homes . This adjustment often involved helping parents and children with loss, anxiety, anger and associated depressive feelings as they readjust their lives. Throughout my career I have also done therapeutic work in mental health clinics and in private practice helping adults, adolescents and children with various troubles they have encountered. I work in a psychodynamic manner providing a safe space where one can fully express their thoughts and feelings towards understanding themselves. Therapy consists of the individual speaking whatever may be on their mind as I listen and comment when I have something helpful to say. Therapy can help and give hope as new perspectives are seen and understood within an accepting and nonjudgemental atmosphere.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment Issues, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Psychodynamic Therapy
NY Psychologist 011296
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She's been great.
Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Dr Weliky Very patient and insightful. I appreciate it greatly!
Written on Feb 22, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
The counseling sessions with Dr. Weliky are very useful. It is helping me understand myself better. I am very optimistic that it will help address the root causes of my condition and help me fully recover from symptoms.
Written on May 24, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd