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Barbara Defazzio

Barbara Defazzio

LMHC

Florida

Experienced trauma-focused counselor with a practical approach

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH6336
Experience
40 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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    • Trauma support
    • Family transition help
    • Practical coping tools

    About Barbara

    Barbara Defazzio is a Florida licensed mental health counselor with 40 years of professional experience. She has worked in private practice and continued her focus on trauma and family concerns after relocating to Florida. She welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward.

    Barbara spent more than 20 years in private practice in Massachusetts, specializing in sexual abuse treatment and post-traumatic stress from abuse. Since moving, she has continued to support people affected by physical and sexual trauma and those who experienced foster care as children. She also assists with issues that arise after adoption when families are integrating a newly adopted child.

    Her work includes helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and life changes. She addresses family conflict, communication problems, attachment and abandonment concerns, and caregiver stress. She also supports people coping with guilt, shame, isolation, and the effects of natural or human-caused disasters.

    Barbara uses approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-focused therapy. In sessions she focuses on practical steps, clear goals, and building on the person's strengths. She aims to make the first steps easier and to work collaboratively so people feel understood and guided.

    People who choose her can expect straightforward conversation, respectful listening, and a focus on what helps change day-to-day life. To begin, follow the Start Therapy process and schedule a time that fits your needs.

  2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

    Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their reasons for change and build motivation. It relies on open conversation, reflective listening, and helping a person identify small, doable steps toward a goal. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and following the person's agenda in session. It supports people who need a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk through feelings and decisions.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and combine methods that fit. That collaborative process helps shape the plan and the practical steps used in sessions.

    The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose audio-only contact when camera-free sessions are preferable, or use a video session when visual cues are helpful. Licensed professionals can adapt methods like motivational interviewing and client-centered listening to work effectively in remote sessions.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    40+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Barbara commonly address?

    She works with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, family conflict, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, and women's issues.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is collaborative and practical. She uses clear goals and step-by-step strategies while listening closely to each person's experience.

    What is her professional background?

    Barbara has 40 years of professional experience, including more than 20 years in private practice in Massachusetts and continued clinical work after moving to Florida.

    What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?

    She is a Florida licensed mental health counselor, listed as LMHC, and practices from Florida.

    Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

    Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

    What session formats does she offer?

    The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

    How does cost and payment work for sessions?

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

    What is the first step to begin therapy?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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