- CBT approach
- Adult individual therapy
- Faith-informed care
About Krista
Dr. Krista Barbera is a New Jersey psychologist with eight years of experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, depression, grief, parenting strain, and anger. She also helps people manage sleep problems, addiction-related concerns, ADHD, and career stress.
She trained at doctoral level and has worked in academic, correctional, community, and private practice settings. That range means she has seen problems across different life stages and systems. Her approach centers on practical skills and behavioral change rather than lengthy theory discussions. Sessions typically focus on identifying what is getting in the way and practicing new ways to respond.
Dr. Barbera describes her base orientation as cognitive behavioral therapy, and she integrates techniques from other approaches when those methods fit a client's goals. She brings both clinical knowledge and everyday life experience as a parent and former teacher to her work. This combination informs how she suggests coping strategies and action steps clients can try between meetings.
She notes a Christian worldview informs her perspective, and she is comfortable incorporating faith-based values when clients want that included. Her practice has included outpatient and inpatient work, and most of her recent focus is on individual therapy for adults. She also addresses relationship, family, and parenting issues within individual sessions when appropriate.
Dr. Barbera is credentialed as a New Jersey Psychologist (NJ Psychologist 35SI00647900). Before booking, people should confirm current telehealth options and licensing details if they live outside New Jersey.
How cognitive behavioral techniques translate to online sessions
CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. In plain terms this means noticing unhelpful thinking patterns, testing them in real life, and practicing new responses. That approach is widely used for anger, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress because it breaks problems into manageable steps.Dr. Barbera also adapts tools from other therapeutic approaches when they suit a client's goals. She and the client review what works and make adjustments together. Finding the right mix is collaborative - goals, day-to-day demands, and personal preferences guide the plan.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, let people choose whether to be on camera, and shorten check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can use online appointments to practice techniques, assign short between-session exercises, and track progress without requiring long travel time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which anger issues does she address?
She works with adults on anger related to relationships, work stress, built-up resentment, and reacting to life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using problem solving and behavior change rather than long interpretive sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience across academic, correctional, community, and private practice settings.
What are her credentials and practice location?
She is a New Jersey Psychologist and practices from New Jersey under the credential NJ Psychologist 35SI00647900.
Does she work in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.