Jennifer Barker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania who combines talk and creative work to help people face hard moments.
01About Jennifer
Jennifer Barker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania who combines talk and creative work to help people face hard moments. She focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier. Jennifer keeps language simple and meets people where they are.
She uses artmaking alongside conversation so feelings that are hard to name can still be shown and worked through. Sessions can include drawing, collage, or other creative activities paired with reflection.
Background and approach
This helps people notice patterns and build stronger coping skills. Her approach centers on the person and on strengths already present. She draws from cognitive behavioral methods to challenge unhelpful thoughts and from dialectical behavior strategies to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Mindfulness is used to help people stay grounded in the moment. Jennifer brings about 10 years of clinical experience to her work and holds a master’s degree in art therapy with a counseling specialization. Her LPC credential is noted for work in Pennsylvania.
She uses that background to guide practical, step-by-step plans in sessions. People come to her for many concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, attention challenges, grief, body image, and relationship struggles. She also helps with parenting stress, work burnout, and identity-related concerns.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-focused, while allowing space for creative expression.
02Credentials
- LPC (Pennsylvania)
- License PC012371 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1104449263 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jennifer lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Jennifer names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Jennifer names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How creative approaches translate to online therapy
Jennifer uses client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help people make practical changes. Client-centered work is about listening closely and shaping sessions around the person’s goals and pace. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors to create small, testable changes that reduce distress. Mindfulness practices involve simple attention and breathing exercises that help with anxiety, stress, and emotion regulation.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying different techniques and adjusting over time rather than committing to a single path up front.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and guided art activities that can be shown on camera. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and work well for check-ins or when video is difficult. Live chat and text are flexible for brief updates, journaling prompts, and between-session coaching. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or busy family schedules while keeping continuity of care.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, body image, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, and related struggles.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is person-centered and strengths focused, mixing creative expression with practical techniques like CBT and DBT to build coping skills.
What is her background and experience?
She has about 10 years of clinical experience and a master’s degree in art therapy with a counseling specialization.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with region and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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