Barbara Defazzio
Florida LMHC specializing in trauma, family, and grief
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About
Barbara Defazzio is an LMHC licensed in Florida with 40 years of professional experience. She ran a practice in Massachusetts for more than two decades, focusing on the treatment of sexual abuse and related post-traumatic stress. After relocating to Florida she continued work addressing sexual and physical trauma and developed sustained clinical experience treating PTSD due to abuse.
Her work has included supporting clients who experienced the foster care system as children and providing post-adoption assistance to families integrating a newly adopted child. Areas of specialty listed for her practice include stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas noted include attachment issues, abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, and caregiving stress.
She draws on a range of clinical approaches, including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. The profile emphasizes steady clinical experience with trauma, family matters, and loss while inviting those considering therapy to take an initial step with support.
Her work has included supporting clients who experienced the foster care system as children and providing post-adoption assistance to families integrating a newly adopted child. Areas of specialty listed for her practice include stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas noted include attachment issues, abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, and caregiving stress.
She draws on a range of clinical approaches, including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. The profile emphasizes steady clinical experience with trauma, family matters, and loss while inviting those considering therapy to take an initial step with support.
- Location:
- Florida, United States
- Years Experience:
- 40
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Communication problems, Family of origin issues, Isolation / loneliness, Post-traumatic stress, Sexual assault and abuse
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: FL LMHC MH6336
- NPI Number: 1215179403
- License: LMHC (Florida)
Remote approaches that reflect trauma-informed and practical methods
Barbara Defazzio uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a collaborative process in which the person's priorities guide session work. This approach supports clients in identifying what matters most to them and in shaping goals that fit their life circumstances.
She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy to address patterns of thinking and to work directly with symptoms related to past abuse and post-traumatic stress. These methods are described in straightforward terms so clients can understand how specific strategies relate to the challenges they bring to sessions.
Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are used as complementary tools to clarify values, strengthen motivation for change, and to identify practical steps forward. Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can choose the communication format that works best for them.
How long has Barbara Defazzio practiced?
Barbara Defazzio has 40 years of professional work experience.
What are her professional credentials?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as LMHC with license FL LMHC MH6336.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
The profile indicates she works in English.
Where is she located?
She is licensed and practices in Florida.
What communication options are available for working together?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
Yes. The profile indicates she is accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
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