How Philicia works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC, LPC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania, Florida
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Philicia
Philicia Barbieri is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on helping people manage strong emotions and life disruptions. She draws on 10 years of clinical experience to offer calm, practical support for anger, anxiety, addiction, and related concerns. Philicia aims to create a steady space where people can slow down and feel heard.
Her work blends practical strategies with trauma-aware care. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change patterns.
Background and approach
She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy principles to address relationship strain and improve connection between partners. Philicia has supported people through addiction recovery, crisis counseling, and community-based services. That background shaped her direct yet compassionate style.
She often brings mindfulness and breathing practices into sessions to help with regulation and grounding. She works with adults and couples on issues like depression, bipolar concerns, grief, self-esteem, and life changes. Anger and impulsivity are included among her focus areas, and she offers steady guidance when emotions feel overwhelming.
Sessions are offered in English and Philicia accepts clients in Pennsylvania as well as international clients. Her training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, combined with lived experience in group and individual settings, informs how she supports people processing traumatic memories. People who choose Philicia can expect a collaborative approach.
She helps set clear goals, uses evidence-based techniques such as motivational interviewing, and adapts tools to fit each person’s daily life.
What Philicia works with
Everything Philicia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Philicia's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Philicia lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How evidence-based approaches work online
Philicia often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thought and behavior patterns that fuel anger, anxiety, or low mood. CBT focuses on practical exercises and small behavior changes that you can apply between sessions.She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas when working with couples or relationship concerns. That approach centers on identifying emotional needs, improving communication, and rebuilding connection. For trauma-related distress she incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to help process memories that feel stuck and reduce their emotional intensity.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Philicia will discuss options, listen to your goals, and try methods that match your needs and preferences. The plan can change as progress is made, and she invites clients to give feedback so the approach stays useful.
Online therapy lets people fit sessions into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face connection and shared visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier on days when video feels like too much. Live chat or text-based messaging supports shorter check-ins, ongoing reflection between sessions, and flexibility for people with varied schedules.
Questions people ask about Philicia
What kinds of problems does Philicia help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, relationship strain, grief, and life changes. Additional focus areas include chronic pain, codependency, and issues around intimacy and commitment.
What is her general therapy style?
Philicia blends practical, skills-based work with trauma-aware care. She uses clear steps, mindfulness practices, and collaborative planning to help people manage emotions and make changes.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 10 years of experience working in addiction recovery, crisis counseling, community programs, and group therapy settings. That range informs her practical, down-to-earth approach.
Where does Philicia provide services?
She is based in Pennsylvania and offers services tied to that licensure. Her credentials are LMHC and LPC, listed as FL LMHC and PA LPC.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She works with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.