Mental Health Therapy in Salem

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Dr. Krista Barbera

Salem, New Jersey - Psychologist
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Hello! By looking into help opportunities, you've taken a big step toward making a life change. The next big step is finding the right person to work with you! I firmly believe anyone who wants to learn and grow, become healthier, or just cope with the day-to-day stressors of life can benefit from working with a well-matched therapist. In addition to being a clinically-trained, doctoral-level psychologist who has worked in a variety of settings (academic, correctional, community/business, and private practice), I'm also a wife, mom, church Worship Leader, and former secondary English teacher. My experiences have exposed me to many of the challenges and struggles life can bring, and it is my strong opinion that the happiest and most successful people are those who recognize when they need help, have the wisdom to look for it in the right places, and can balance the courage and humility it takes to accept it once they find it. Often the best support and advice can be found in trusted family members and/or friends. However, for most of us, challenges and struggles do arise from time to time for which we just need something different. I offer knowledge and skills along with objectivity, insight, and confidentiality to join with clients in their efforts to overcome challenges, find a sense of peace, and thrive. As mentioned above, I have worked with clients in a variety of settings, both outpatient and inpatient. Most of my work has been with adults and adolescents, though I do have some experience with pre-teens. At this time, I'm focusing my professional efforts on working with adults in individual therapy, but I am comfortable working on relationship, family, and/or parenting issues in that context. I've successfully treated clients presenting with a diversity of issues, including emotional and behavioral problems and disorders, personality disorders, relationship difficulties, school and work issues, adjustment difficulties, and addiction-related problems. Meeting my clients where they are with respect, empathy, and compassion is my overarching goal. I have a Christian worldview which is foundational to everything I do, personally and professionally. This worldview undergirds my cognitive-behavioral orientation, and I am comfortable incorporating techniques from other theoretical approaches to help my clients develop, progress, and achieve healthy goals. I have had success and enjoy working with individuals from all walks of life, so if my background and approach sound like they might meet your needs, contact me. * Important Information I am a PsyPact credentialed provider. If you feel I may be a good match for you but your primary residence is not in New Jersey, please check the current PsyPact map at https://psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap to see if your state is participating in the interjurisdicational compact. As of this writing, 39 states have joined, and my credentialing allows me to practice telehealth in all of these states. If your state is a member of the compact, we can proceed. If not, you will have to seek a provider who holds a license to practice in your state of primary residence.

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NAMI New Jersey is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. It offers free peer support groups, family education workshops, and crisis resources for individuals seeking mental health assistance. A network of 19 local affiliates delivers culturally specific outreach programs, operates a mental health helpline, and advocates for improved statewide mental health policies.
Mom2Mom is an initiative that provides support to mothers of special needs children through peer counseling, clinical assessments, individualized goal setting, and specialized support groups. Moms can access advocacy skill-building training, connections to provider networks, and wellness events. Programs are delivered by counselors who are also mothers of children with special needs.
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Traumatic Loss Coalitions for Youth Program (TLC) is a statewide network coordinating suicide prevention campaigns and school-based trauma response following traumatic events like suicide, homicide, accident, or illness. TLC serves New Jersey youth (ages 15-24) with onsite crisis intervention, specialized training, consultation, and technical assistance.
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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) New Jersey offers peer-led support groups for individuals with depression and bipolar disorder through weekly in-person and virtual meetings in 16 locations statewide. Residents can find educational resources on mood disorder treatment, obtain suicide prevention assistance, call a crisis hotline for referral connections (888-829-2483), and search for a local resource finder.
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NJ HoH Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services is a government-assembled list of local and national crisis hotlines. Residents in distress can access 24/7 immediate support for suicide prevention, substance abuse, gambling addiction, mental health concerns, and veteran services.
988 Lifeline is the NJ Suicide Prevention hotline offering 24/7 free confidential support via phone, text, or chat for anyone experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts. Residents can connect with trained counselors who will listen, connect them to immediate mental health resources, and help develop safety plans. Links to local resources are also available.
2NDFLOOR is a program dedicated to providing New Jersey youth with free, anonymous 24/7 crisis intervention through phone counseling (1.888.222.2228) and mobile app chat support. Accessible mental health care for bullying, family issues, substance abuse, and LGBTQIA+ concerns, as well as peer message boards and topic-specific resources are available.
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Somerset County's Behavioral Health System Navigator is an online tool connecting county residents to mental health and substance use treatment services through personalized referrals, brief support, and liaison services. The tool's filter options make it possible to find solutions based on cost (like a sliding scale and options offering financial assistance) and type of care.
Children's System of Care (CSOC) provides community-based, culturally competent services and assistance based on New Jersey's youth and families' mental health needs. Services like in-home interventions, residential treatment, withdrawal management, family support services, and specialized developmental disability assistance are available. You can access support 24/7 through PerformCare at 1-877-652-7624.
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NJ Department of Military and Veterans Affairs connects New Jersey military members, veterans, and their families to benefits programs, housing resources, food assistance, transportation, education services, behavioral health treatment, and peer support. A network of initiatives guarantees comprehensive behavioral healthcare and access to essential services for veterans statewide.
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Empower Somerset is an online collection of resources and toolkits providing mental health education, substance abuse awareness, suicide prevention training, and family support groups. Their evidence-based programs serve the community with free workshops, outreach campaigns, screening tools, resource connections, and harm reduction materials (like Narcan).
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Uwill – Free Telehealth Counseling provides Ramapo College students free access to licensed mental health professionals via video, phone, chat, or messaging. Students can get help with common mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, and academic concerns. Therapists of different specializations, genders, languages, and ethnicities are available with flexible scheduling.
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Mental Health Association in New Jersey (MHANJ) is a nonprofit delivering low-cost mental health services across the state. Its offerings include crisis helplines, peer-led support groups, substance use recovery assistance, employment resources, peer specialist training, wellness centers, and targeted programs for minorities.
The Bridge NJ provides behavioral healthcare and substance abuse recovery services in New Jersey. This non-profit organization offers individual/group therapy, crisis intervention, substance use counseling, academic support, in-home family preservation, school-based mental health services, and the Imani Center's life skills development for disadvantaged students serving families in the West Caldwell and Irvington communities.
The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County operates peer-led support groups, wellness navigation programs connecting individuals to housing and healthcare services, and family support including respite care, consultation, drop-in mental health services at their clinic, and transportation. Their Acute Care program delivers ongoing crisis support for families, and the Boarding Home Outreach organizes recreational activities for residents with mental health challenges.
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