Dr. Barbara Barrett Verified Provider

Dr. Barbara Barrett, PhD, DNP, APRN-BC is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Sunrise, Florida specializing in comprehensive psychiatric care across the lifespan.

She works with preteens through seniors addressing anxiety and depression, bipolar disorder and PTSD, OCD, grief, and life transitions. Dr. Barrett’s approach is collaborative and solution oriented meeting each client where they are with culturally specific and faith sensitive care.

Integrated Therapy and Medication Management

Dr. Barrett’s core clinical strength lies in combining psychiatric evaluations, therapy, and medication management under one roof offering clients a truly integrated path to mental wellness.

With more than 25 years of experience she brings deep expertise in treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, and OCD for clients from age 11 through senior adulthood.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy with strength based approaches to address root causes while building practical coping skills. Trauma focused, person centered, and positive psychology frameworks further support a well rounded treatment experience.

Faith Sensitive and Culturally Specific Mental Health Care

Dr. Barrett offers Christian counseling and faith sensitive support for clients who want values aligned psychiatric care while remaining fully inclusive and welcoming to clients of all backgrounds and beliefs.

This culturally specific orientation reflects her broader commitment to honoring the whole person, not just the diagnosis, in every session.