Tristine Barry, LMHC
Compassionate LMHC specializing in stress and addiction
- Anxiety and stress
- Addictions and recovery
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Tristine Barry
Tristine Barry is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 11 years of experience helping people navigate anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship challenges, career concerns, panic, and ADHD. She has also worked extensively with clients who have experienced emotional and physical trauma and those managing chronic pain. Her work emphasizes identifying and building on existing strengths to develop practical, individualized strategies that meet each client's needs.
Known for a calm manner, attentive listening, and an intuitive clinical style, she offers tailored guidance that balances validation with empowerment. Her approach integrates somatic - mind/body - coping skills such as polyvagal-informed techniques, tapping, and mindfulness practices to help clients regulate and adapt to life’s difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are central tools in her practice, combining thought-focused work with present-moment awareness to support meaningful change.
She incorporates technology, apps, and curated online resources as part of a comprehensive care plan to reinforce learning between sessions and support ongoing growth. Tristine emphasizes collaborative problem solving and resilience-building so individuals can move forward with clearer coping skills and a renewed sense of possibility.
Known for a calm manner, attentive listening, and an intuitive clinical style, she offers tailored guidance that balances validation with empowerment. Her approach integrates somatic - mind/body - coping skills such as polyvagal-informed techniques, tapping, and mindfulness practices to help clients regulate and adapt to life’s difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are central tools in her practice, combining thought-focused work with present-moment awareness to support meaningful change.
She incorporates technology, apps, and curated online resources as part of a comprehensive care plan to reinforce learning between sessions and support ongoing growth. Tristine emphasizes collaborative problem solving and resilience-building so individuals can move forward with clearer coping skills and a renewed sense of possibility.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Tristine Barry have?
Tristine Barry has 11 years of experience.
Is Tristine Barry a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: FL LMHC MH21636.
In which languages does Tristine Barry provide therapy?
Tristine Barry provides therapy in English.
Where is Tristine Barry located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Tristine Barry as my therapist?
You can work with Tristine Barry through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Tristine Barry work with international clients?
Tristine Barry does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Tristine Barry 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 online care that adapt to your needs
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and take action in alignment with those values. It combines acceptance strategies with behavioral change techniques to reduce the struggle with difficult thoughts and feelings and support purposeful living.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of responding. It is practical and skills-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges where changing thoughts and behaviors can improve functioning.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental attention to thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations. These skills are useful for improving emotional regulation, reducing reactivity, and building tolerance for uncomfortable experiences.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tristine Barry works collaboratively with clients to explore which strategies best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to match progress and changing priorities.
Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access care from varied locations and schedules. These formats offer flexibility for ongoing work between sessions and allow therapists to integrate digital tools, apps, and resources to reinforce learning and support long-term growth.