About
Dr. Barrett is a genuine, caring psychotherapist who believes that people cannot be broken, but they can get stuck in patterns, dynamics, and beliefs that make it hard to live a rich, fulfilling life.
She specializes in helping people who feel “stuck” due to the impacts of a disruptive life event (such as trauma, chronic/complex medical conditions, identity/role changes, or loss) or feel “stuck” with symptoms that disrupt daily life (such as intense emotions, panic attacks, phobias, burnout, sleep issues, grief, or compulsions).
She is justice-oriented and is attentive to experiences related to identity, power, privilege, and culture. She especially enjoys working with clients who are members of the LGBTQ+ and/or disability communities. She provides teletherapy for individual adults.
License, education + certifications
- Arizona License PSY-005177
- Massachusetts license pending
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Western Michigan University
- Predoctoral Internship, Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System of New Orleans
- Postdoctoral Training, Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System of New Orleans
- Provider Status in Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Provider Status in Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Provider Status in Written Exposure Therapy
Approach to therapy
Dr. Barrett’s work is grounded in the use of evidence-based interventions, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. As such, she is eager to help clients build mindful awareness of their values, emotions, and behaviors. This awareness ultimately empowers clients to make values-consistent choices to build rich, fulfilling lives, even in the midst of difficult experiences and circumstances.
She is additionally trained in a variety of diagnosis-specific interventions, such as Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD and CBT for Panic Disorder, and she is also adept with transdiagnostic interventions such as the Unified Protocol. For the first seven years of her career, Dr. Barrett specialized in treating trauma in complex, marginalized populations. As such, she has completed advanced training in multiple gold-standard treatments for PTSD, including Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and Written Exposure Therapy.
What's next?
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but we keep the process simple and supportive. Here’s what to expect:
Request an Appointment
Once you complete this form, we will reach out. If we have a fitting opening, we will schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to assess fit further together.
Assessment and Planning
The first 2-4 sessions involve assessing your history, symptoms, and goals. Together, you and your psychologist will establish a treatment plan and discuss next steps.
Ongoing Weekly Sessions
Sessions are typically weekly for 55 minutes at a consistent time. You and your psychologist will focus on your treatment needs and goals.
Our locations
We proudly serve all of Massachusetts with convenient locations in Boston and Northampton. We also provide teletherapy services from the comfort of your home for any current resident of Massachusetts.
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We are here for you
We recognize the courage it takes to seek professional support, and we are glad you are here.
If you have questions and would like to know more about working with us, please check out our frequently asked questions or reach out to us at info@avivapsych.com.
