Jennifer Barker , LPC

Jennifer Barker emphasizes the importance of expression in everyday life and especially during difficult periods. She recognizes that speaking about thoughts and feelings is not always easy, and that creative outlets can make inner experiences more visible when words fall short. As an art therapist, she integrates artmaking into counseling to help people explore emotions, increase self-awareness, and move toward healing.

She practices from a person-centered, strength-based perspective, meeting each individual where they are and supporting them as they begin to make changes. Her approach blends creativity with therapeutic techniques so that clients can use both verbal and nonverbal methods to process experiences and build coping skills.

Jennifer earned her master’s degree in Art Therapy with a Specialization in Counseling in 2014 from Seton Hill University. She is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and she holds ATR-BC credentials, which means she is a Board-Certified Registered Art Therapist. These qualifications support her work bringing art-based interventions into a clinical framework.

She also has experience with Trauma Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Crisis Intervention, which she applies alongside creative methods to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Approaches That Translate to Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports their inherent strengths. This approach helps people clarify values, increase self-understanding, and build confidence when facing life changes or emotional pain.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical method that explores how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress by identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing alternative responses.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines acceptance and change strategies and emphasizes skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be especially useful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and improving day-to-day coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jennifer Barker works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains responsive and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to maintain continuity during life transitions. Many people find these options increase accessibility and make it simpler to practice skills in real time while working with licensed professionals and therapists.