Have you ever wished for a space where you could slow down, breathe, and feel truly seen? That’s the kind of space I strive to create.
I’m Philicia Barbieri, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). At my core, I believe every person has the ability to create their own meaning and purpose. My work is grounded in an existential approach that honors your individuality and your natural capacity to build a rich, fulfilling life.
I’ve been in the field since 2013, supporting individuals through addiction recovery, mental health challenges, and major life transitions. My experience includes crisis counseling, community-based work, and group therapy, all of which shape my open and accepting style. I meet you where you are and walk with you toward the changes you want to make.
I am trauma-informed and trained in EMDR, which means I bring a gentle, evidence-based approach to healing trauma and distress. I help clients safely process experiences that feel “stuck,” rebuild a sense of internal safety, and move forward with greater clarity and resilience.
Alongside my counseling work, I’m also a certified yoga instructor. Mindfulness, meditation, and yoga often weave into my sessions as grounding tools to support recovery, emotional regulation, and deeper self-awareness.
I work with adults and couples, offering individual and relationship therapy using cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and a compassionate, human-centered approach. I support people navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, and mild to severe substance use concerns.
I received my Master’s in Professional Counseling from Carlow University in 2015.
When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me on my yoga mat, out on a walk, or relaxing at home with my husband and our three dogs.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex addiction, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
FL LMHC MH26995
PA LPC PC011497
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Philicia Barbieri. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
My therapist has been an incredible source of support and growth in my life. She creates a safe, compassionate space while also helping me challenge myself and heal in meaningful ways. I’ve learned so much about my emotions, boundaries, and self-worth through our work together. I’m deeply grateful for her guidance and highly recommend her to anyone ready to truly heal and grow.
Written on Feb 18, 2026 after therapy with Philicia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Philicia is a true professional and intently listens with empathy.
Written on Dec 31, 2025 after therapy with Philicia for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Philicia is thoughtful, caring, and honest - all the things I need when looking for a therapist. I was able to work through a lot in just a few sessions with her as she made me comfortable to share things I hadn’t even said out loud before. I am beyond grateful for her advice and counsel.
Written on Feb 08, 2022 after therapy with Philicia for 3 months
Very receptive and helpful. Asks the right questions and she lets me speak as much as I need to since I talk a lot. Allows me to think and feel through a session
Written on Nov 01, 2021 after therapy with Philicia for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
I have had a couple of sessions with Philicia and even in this short amount of time she understands exactly what I am going through and have gone through. She listens and helps put it all into perspective for me. I look forward to our sessions because I know that Philicia cares about me and my well-being.
Written on Oct 10, 2021 after therapy with Philicia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Philicia makes me feel heard and validated. She also gets to the point quickly and is candid with me. In the short time we meet and via text, this is perfect.
Written on Sep 25, 2021 after therapy with Philicia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem