Dr. Tom Barbera

Practical, evidence-based therapy for everyday challenges

IN Psychologist 20041728A Indiana

Experience: 29 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages: English

About Tom

Dr. Tom Barbera blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with complementary approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma-related concerns, sleep problems, and mood difficulties.

Background and approach

He brings 29 years of clinical experience grounded in a doctoral training in clinical psychology and early work in military behavioral health before moving into health-system based behavioral care in Indiana.

Over his career he has supported individuals facing depression, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, panic and phobias, chronic pain and illness management, caregiver strain, and life transitions such as divorce and midlife change. His practice emphasizes practical coping skills, symptom monitoring, and between-session exercises like reading and writing tasks to reinforce progress.

Dr. Barbera offers a relaxed and compassionate style while focusing on evidence-informed techniques to improve daily functioning and quality of life.

Licensed in Indiana as IN Psychologist 20041728A, he has worked in primary care and hospital-linked behavioral clinics and helped establish a behavioral care program at Riverview Health in Noblesville. Sessions commonly include goal-oriented skill building and homework to support lasting change.

Evidence-Informed Techniques for Remote Care

Dr. Barbera commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT is practical and goal-oriented and often helps with anxiety, depression, insomnia, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. He also integrates Mindfulness Therapy to teach attention and acceptance skills that can reduce stress and improve emotional regulation in daily life.

Finding the most helpful approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and symptom patterns and will adapt techniques over time so treatment fits the client rather than forcing a single method from the start.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to attend sessions from different locations and to use brief check-ins or messaging between appointments. These options can support consistent progress while accommodating work schedules, caregiving duties, and mobility limitations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, self-esteem, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, anger, career stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other issues.

What is his therapeutic style and approach?

The practice centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques, with trauma-focused strategies used when relevant to a client's history.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 29 years of professional experience, including roles in military behavioral health and health system behavioral care in Indiana.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is licensed as IN Psychologist 20041728A and practices from Indiana.

Which languages are available and does he accept international clients?

Services are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered for remote care?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling an appointment according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseSleeping disordersSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDivorce and separationFatherhood issuesGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

29+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English