Anastasia Barber, LCSW

About

Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Austin, TX. Works with Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Depression. Sees clients in person and online. Takes Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana and other plans. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Trauma and PTSD
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Grief
• Parenting

Types of therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• EclecticUses techniques from several approaches, chosen to suit the person and the problem rather than following one model.
• EMDREye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. A structured trauma therapy in which a person recalls distressing memories while following side-to-side eye movements or taps.
• Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)The main behavioral therapy for OCD: gradually facing feared situations or thoughts while resisting the urge to carry out compulsions.
• HumanisticA family of approaches, including person-centered and Gestalt therapy, that emphasize growth, self-awareness and a person's capacity to choose.
• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)Combines mindfulness practice, paying attention to the present moment without judgment, with ideas from cognitive therapy.
• SandplayThe person builds scenes in a tray of sand with small figures, as a way to express what is hard to put into words. Used with children and adults.
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)A short-term, goal-focused approach that spends less time on problems and more on what already works and the small steps toward what the person wants.
• Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Sessions

Both in-person and online

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Child, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Grief, Mood Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Polyamory & ENM, Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly, Sexual Abuse, Sleep or Insomnia, Veterans

Insurance

Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Humana, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

Fees

Individual sessions $125; sliding scale available

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Ages

Teen, Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals, Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied, Blind Allied, Gay Allied, HIV / AIDS Allied, Intersex Allied, Lesbian Allied, Non-Binary Allied, Queer Allied, Racial Justice Allied, Sex Worker Allied, Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

Texas State University San Marcos

Years in practice

21

Education & qualifications