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Dr. Tom Barbera, IN Psychologist 20041728A

Indiana psychologist specializing in trauma and anxiety care
  • 29 years experience
  • Evidence-based care
  • Telehealth across PSYPACT states

About Dr. Tom Barbera

Dr. Tom Barbera is an Indiana psychologist with a doctoral degree in clinical psychology - he earned his PhD from the University of New Mexico in 1997. Early in his training he completed an internship in Health Psychology at Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, and he served as an Active Duty Air Force psychologist at Eglin Air Force Base Hospital and later at Hurlburt Field Behavioral Health Clinic.

In 2001 he relocated to Indiana to join the St. Vincent Family Medicine Residency Faculty, and in 2019 he joined Riverview Health in Noblesville to help launch their Behavioral Care Clinic. His career spans work in military, medical, and integrated primary care settings, bringing a practical, health-focused perspective to behavioral treatment. He holds an Indiana psychologist license listed as IN Psychologist 20041728A - this indicates his credential as a licensed psychologist in Indiana.

Dr. Barbera provides evidence-based treatment for a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, insomnia, chronic pain, diabetes self-management, obesity, and nicotine addiction. He emphasizes teaching coping skills to help people manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Typical between-appointment work often includes symptom monitoring, reading, writing exercises, and practicing coping strategies.

He is licensed to provide telehealth services in the PSYPACT states listed by his practice, enabling remote care across multiple U.S. jurisdictions while maintaining his base of practice in Indiana.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDivorce and separationFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. Tom Barbera have?

Dr. Tom Barbera has 29 years of experience.

Is Dr. Tom Barbera a licensed therapist?

Yes, he holds these credentials: IN Psychologist 20041728A. License details: IN Psychologist 20041728A. This indicates he is a licensed psychologist in Indiana with the license number IN Psychologist 20041728A.

In which languages does Dr. Tom Barbera provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Tom Barbera located?

He is located in Indiana.

How can I work with Dr. Tom Barbera as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Tom Barbera through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Tom Barbera work with international clients?

Dr. Tom Barbera does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Tom Barbera cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and remote care with Dr. Barbera

Dr. Tom Barbera commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a structured approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Mindfulness Therapy is another tool he employs, teaching present-moment awareness and stress-reduction techniques that can support coping with chronic pain, mood symptoms, and ongoing stress. He also incorporates Trauma-Focused Therapy when addressing post-traumatic stress and abuse-related concerns, focusing on processing traumatic memories and developing skills to reduce trauma-related distress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - Dr. Barbera works with each person to understand their goals, symptoms, and preferences, and together they decide which methods are the best fit for the work ahead. He tailors treatment plans and adapts techniques over time to match progress and evolving needs.

Online therapy with Dr. Barbera is offered through flexible formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel barriers, and maintain continuity of care, while still allowing licensed professionals to deliver active, skills-based treatment across distance.

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