Shatina Barr, LCSW-R - Therapist in New York

About Shatina

Shatina Barr is a licensed clinical social worker who uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to support people facing family stress and emotional wounds. She is a New York LCSW-R with 14 years of experience. Shatina aims to make conversations direct and simple so parents and caregivers can find practical ways forward.

She works with family conflicts, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. Sessions focus on clear goals, building safety in relationships, and strengthening everyday coping skills.

Background and approach

She combines trauma-focused methods with practical techniques to address mood struggles and impulsivity. Shatina creates a calm space where people can talk without judgment. She pays attention to attachment challenges, caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt, and forgiveness.

The work often includes learning new ways to respond under pressure and practicing skills between sessions. Her background includes 14 years of clinical practice in New York and training in EMDR. That background informs her trauma work and the ways she helps clients process distressing experiences.

Sessions move at a pace the client feels comfortable with. Parents and family members looking for straightforward, experience-based support will find a practical approach. Shatina helps people clarify what matters most, set achievable steps, and rebuild healthier patterns at home.

Trauma-informed care delivered online

Trauma-Focused Therapy is at the center of her work. It focuses on understanding how past harms affect current feelings and relationships. The approach helps people process painful memories and reduce their hold on daily life.

EMDR-informed methods are part of her background and may be used to help people move through intense memories and bodily reactions. These techniques aim to make distressing memories feel less overwhelming and to support emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, history, and preferences. Together they decide what methods and pace feel best for the client's needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy families. Video calls let people meet face to face from home, while phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging provide alternatives when video is not possible. These options make it easier to fit care into daily life and to stay consistent with sessions.

Trauma-Focused Therapy

Work that takes difficult past experience into account and moves at a pace you set, with attention to feeling steady before anything else. Being in your own space can make that easier for some people.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and ADHD. Additional focuses include attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt, and women's issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses Trauma-Focused Therapy and practical strategies to help people manage strong emotions and repair relationships. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on real-life changes.

How long has she practiced?

She has 14 years of professional experience working in clinical settings in New York. That experience includes work with trauma and family-related concerns.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Reholder, NY LCSW-R 084706, practicing in New York.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience: 14 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English

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