- Anger management
- Mood and depression
- Geriatric focus
About Barbara
Barbara Segreto is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York with 38 years of experience. She holds a Master of Social Work from New York University and has worked across inpatient, emergency, and outpatient settings. She helps people dealing with anger along with depression, anxiety, grief, and a wide range of other concerns.
She has spent decades in hospital and community settings, including work at Jacobi Hospital and visiting nurse services. She also ran a private practice for more than 20 years. That mix of acute-care and ongoing outpatient experience shapes how she approaches difficult or sudden problems.
In sessions she talks through what is happening now and what patterns keep repeating. She aims to help people recognize triggers, name their responses, and try different ways of responding when stress or resentment builds. Practical steps and real-life skills are part of the work rather than abstract theory.
Barbara also supports people facing longer-term or complex challenges such as bipolar disorder, eating issues, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and aging-related concerns. She describes a sub-specialty in geriatric work and eating disorders, and she is familiar with multiple care settings.
Her experience includes work with trauma, relationship struggles, career stress, and the frustration that can come from life transitions. Sessions are intended to be respectful and focused on what the individual needs to move forward. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Barbara draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people who struggle with anger, mood, and stress. One approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns that fuel anger and anxiety, helping people test those thoughts and try different ways of thinking. Another approach uses behavioral strategies and skill-building - such as relaxation practices, paced breathing, and stepwise exposure to stressful situations - to lower reactivity and improve coping.Selecting the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences, and then suggest which techniques to try first. Sessions can be adjusted over time based on what is helping and what needs more work.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is impractical. It also gives flexibility to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. Licensed professionals can help clients use these practical advantages to keep momentum between sessions and practice new skills in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Experience
38+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does she help with?
She works with anger, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, eating issues, bipolar concerns, and many other stress-related problems.
What is her style or approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical skills work. Sessions focus on recognizing patterns, naming triggers, and practicing new responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 38 years of professional experience across inpatient, emergency, and outpatient settings, plus over 20 years in private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R, practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm any practical details before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.