Tristine Barry , LMHC

Tristine Barry is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 11 years of experience helping people navigate anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship struggles, career challenges, ADHD, trauma, chronic pain, and other life transitions. As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she draws on evidence informed practices to tailor support around each person’s strengths and goals, combining practical coping tools with an emphasis on resilience and empowerment.

Known for a calm demeanor, attentive listening, and an intuitive clinical style, she offers a personalized approach that blends guidance, validation, and skill building. Her work includes teaching somatic or mind-body coping techniques such as polyvagal-informed practices, tapping, and mindfulness to help clients regulate emotions and respond more effectively to stressors. Cognitive behavioral strategies and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are also central components of her care, helping clients shift unhelpful thoughts and cultivate values-driven action in the present moment.

Tristine integrates technology, apps, and other online resources into treatment when helpful, creating a flexible, multimedia experience that supports sustained growth. She emphasizes collaboration and practical solutions, partnering with clients to identify what matters most and to develop sustainable tools for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning. For those ready to take the next step, she provides active encouragement and steady support throughout the therapeutic journey.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Growth

Tristine commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then identify personal values and take committed steps toward a more meaningful life. ACT can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions by focusing on actions that align with what matters to the client.

She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which offers practical, skills-based work to identify and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns and to build coping strategies for symptoms like anxiety, panic, and mood challenges. CBT is often used for stress, depression, and behavioral concerns.

Additionally, Tristine favors a client-centered stance that prioritizes listening, validation, and collaboration. This approach creates space for the client’s perspective to guide treatment priorities and for the therapist and client to co-create goals and techniques that fit the client’s life.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Tristine works collaboratively to determine which combination of methods best matches a client’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting plans as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Tristine is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access support from wherever licensed professionals are available to provide services.