Dr. Tom Barbera , IN Psychologist 20041728A

Dr. Tom Barbera earned his PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of New Mexico in 1997 and completed a clinical internship with a specialization in Health Psychology at Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He began his career as an active duty Air Force psychologist, serving four years at Eglin Air Force Base Hospital and two years at the Hurlburt Field Behavioral Health Clinic before relocating to Indiana in 2001 to join the St. Vincent Family Medicine Residency faculty. In 2019 he moved to Riverview Health in Noblesville, Indiana to assist in launching a Behavioral Care Clinic within the healthcare system.

He provides evidence-based treatment for a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress and burnout, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, insomnia, chronic pain, diabetes self-management, obesity, and nicotine addiction. Patients can expect to learn practical coping skills aimed at symptom management and quality of life improvement delivered in a relaxed and compassionate manner. Typical between-appointment activities include symptom monitoring, reading and writing exercises, and practice of coping strategies.

He is a licensed psychologist in Indiana - license number IN Psychologist 20041728A - and is also licensed to provide telehealth services in the PSYPACT states. If a person receives primary care within the Riverview Health system in Hamilton County, Indiana, he would be available to see them through the Behavioral Care Clinic as required by his employment contract. He provides services in English.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Dr. Barbera commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to mood and anxiety difficulties. CBT is structured and skills-focused, often useful for depression, anxiety, insomnia, and behavioral patterns that maintain distress.

He also integrates mindfulness therapy, which teaches present-focused awareness and acceptance skills to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. Mindfulness techniques can support symptoms of stress, anxiety, chronic pain, and sleep problems.

For those affected by traumatic experiences, trauma-focused therapy offers targeted strategies to process traumatic memories and reduce their impact on daily functioning. These approaches are tailored to risk, readiness, and the nature of the difficulties presented.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Barbera works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts treatment plans over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, skills-based treatment in ways that fit a client’s life.