Dr. Tom Barbera, IN Psychologist 20041728A

About Tom

Dr. Tom Barbera is a clinical psychologist who uses practical, evidence-based methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, and other common struggles. He earned a PhD in Clinical Psychology and brings nearly three decades of experience to his work.

Tom speaks plainly and focuses on skills that clients can use between sessions. He trained in health-focused psychology during an internship at Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. Early in his career he served as an Active Duty Air Force psychologist, working in hospital and behavioral health clinic settings.

Background and approach

In 2001 he relocated to Indiana and later joined a health system to develop a Behavioral Care Clinic. Dr. Barbera helps people learn coping skills for depression, panic, insomnia, chronic pain, and stress-related problems.

He uses structured approaches such as cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness exercises. Typical between-session work includes symptom tracking, short readings, writing exercises, and practicing coping skills. His training also covers trauma-focused methods and motivational interviewing, which he applies when addressing trauma, addiction-related issues, or motivation for health behavior change.

He has experience with mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive patterns, grief, and a range of life stressors. Sessions are offered through multiple online formats as well as within a health system setting for some primary care patients in Hamilton County, Indiana. Dr.

Barbera holds the IN Psychologist license number 20041728A and works with English-speaking clients, using straightforward guidance tailored to each person.

Practical therapy methods for online care

Dr. Barbera uses cognitive behavioral therapy, a hands-on approach that helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, insomnia, panic, and obsessive thinking. Mindfulness therapy is another tool he uses to teach simple attention and breathing exercises that reduce stress and improve focus in daily life.

Finding the right approach happens together. The therapist evaluates a person’s needs, goals, and preferences and then suggests methods to try. Treatment plans are adapted over time based on what is working and what needs adjusting, keeping the process collaborative and straightforward.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend appointments from home, follow up between meetings, and practice skills in the moments when they are needed most. The format choices support continuity of care and flexible access to therapy.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can be addressed?

Therapy covers stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and parenting stress, grief, anger, and related life issues.

What is the therapy style like?

Sessions focus on practical skills drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, trauma-focused work, and motivational interviewing with clear tools to use between meetings.

How long has this clinician been practicing?

The therapist has 29 years of experience, including clinical training, military psychology service, and roles in health system behavioral care.

What are the credentials and location?

He is licensed as IN Psychologist 20041728A and is based in Indiana.

Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are fees handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 29 years
Licensed: Indiana
Languages: English

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