Joseph Barbera
Joseph Barbera
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Joseph Barbera

Joseph Barbera

He/Him/His

Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW Practice: Resilience Lab Specialties • Insurance & Fees • Locations
New York Accepting Online
Updated August 17, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Autism spectrum disorder
  • Couples counseling
  • LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics
  • Life coaching
  • Stress management
  • Social anxiety

Professional statement

“The wound is the place where light enters you”-Rumi. Joseph understands that life is full of challenges and looks to the word “hope” for inspiration. He believes that during our low points in life, we are vulnerable and struggle to understand why things happen the way they do, but we can rely on hope to remind us to bring in the light to heal us and move forward. Joseph works with his clients on being comfortable and accepting of the position they are currently in as this will allow them to accept the journey of healing.

Message to clients

I thrive on exploring human nature, identifying individual strengths, and creating human connections. I bring these values into my sessions and will work with you to uncover your inner strengths and resilience so you can take positive steps forward into the life you envision for yourself. In our sessions, I will give you the space to share your stories, unpack the weight you have been carrying, and guide you through discovering yourself on a more personal level.

Specialties

Autism spectrum disorder - Support understanding the diagnosis and related challenges and strengths; skill-building in areas of daily routine, transitions, coping with overwhelming sensory experiences, social skills, and emotion identification and regulation

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges

Life coaching - Identifying intentions and implementing strategies to build resilience and work towards one’s personal, health, or career goals

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

Social anxiety - Helping clients increase confidence and ability to interact with others amidst fear of being judged, worry about embarrassment, or concern about offending others

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna International
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • All Savers Insurance Company
  • AllWays Health Partners (formerly Neighborhood Health)
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule Insurance Company
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Humana
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Trustmark
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Shared Services
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $150 (60min)
  • Sliding scale: $100 - $150

Location(s)

Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9am - 9pm
  • Tue 9am - 9pm
  • Wed 9am - 9pm
  • Thu 9am - 9pm
  • Fri 9am - 4pm
  • Sat 9am - 2pm
  • Sun 9am - 2pm

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 4 years

Resilience Lab, Therapist, 2023 - Present

Stony Brook University, Masters, 2022

Licensure

New York: 118622

Languages

English