I am a trauma specialist. I help you navigate past and present harm with a gentle but directive hand. Whether you’re hurting from a complicated childhood, religious trauma, attachment wounds, military trauma, grief, first responder trauma, bullying, abuse, or any pain that lingers long past its due date, I’m here to help. I use EMDR, IFS, and DBT to guide you with warmth, clarity, and steady support as you heal and reclaim your life.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult
Demographic Expertise: Hispanic / Latino, LDS/Mormon, Women clients.
Languages: Spanish and English
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
Approach Description: I approach therapy through a trauma‑informed lens. I use trauma‑focused modalities like EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you do the deep healing work, and skills‑based approaches such as CBT and DBT to support you in building healthier, more sustainable ways of being. My style is gentle and directive — steady, clear, and grounded. My goal is to help you feel safe, supported, and empowered as we move through the rough landscape of trauma together.
Education & Credentials
Kristee Barker LCSW-S
- Female
- License # 113831
- Licensed in TX
- Practicing Since 2013
Education: Masters of Social Work
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee 125
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I have a limited amount of income based, sliding scale spots in my schedule. If this is a need, reach out to me and we can discuss affordable options based on your income.
- Accepts Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna, United Healthcare, Medicaid Texas, Aetna, Carelon
Kristee Barker Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Texas, Virginia
- Online Therapy Details: Teletherapy via TherapyNotes
SanaVida TeleCounseling PLLC is a virtual therapy practice based out of Texas and we also serve the state of Virginia. Kristee Barker is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor providing therapy to clients as well as supervision to LMSW's in Texas. Kristee specializes in trauma, PTSD, and CPTSD, but also serves clients struggling with OCD, BPD, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and identity questions.