Dr. Tom Barbera, IN Psychologist 20041728A

Dr. Tom Barbera uses practical, goal-focused therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and trauma-related concerns. He combines structured talk work with skill practice so people leave sessions with tools they can use right away.

He earned a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of New Mexico in 1997. Early in his career he completed an internship with a focus on health psychology at Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He served as an Active Duty Air Force psychologist and later joined the St. Vincent Family Medicine Residency Faculty in Indiana.

In 2019 he helped start a Behavioral Care Clinic at Riverview Health in Noblesville, Indiana. Across nearly three decades of practice he has worked with people facing burnout, mood disorders, obsessive thoughts and behaviors, post-traumatic stress, chronic pain, and sleep difficulties. He emphasizes skill-building for daily life rather than lengthy theoretical discussion.

Typical therapy includes learning coping techniques, tracking symptoms between sessions, and short writing or reading exercises assigned as homework. Sessions focus on clear goals such as reducing panic episodes, improving sleep routines, or managing obsessive urges. The work is practical and collaborative, with an emphasis on measurable steps.

Dr. Barbera holds the IN Psychologist credential (IN Psychologist 20041728A). He offers care through multiple session formats, and provides services to people located within Indiana and other PSYPACT states where he is authorized to practice telehealth.

How CBT and mindfulness translate to online care

Dr. Barbera commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors through practical exercises and between-session work to reduce anxiety, panic, obsessive behaviors, and low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills and simple breathing or body-awareness practices that can help with stress, sleep disruption, and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will review your goals and symptoms and recommend strategies that fit your needs and preferences. Sessions include collaborative goal setting, skill practice in the appointment, and short homework tasks to try between meetings so progress can be tracked and adjusted.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different lifestyles. Video works well when visual cues and interactive exercises help the work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging support quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing skill practice between appointments. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while maintaining regular contact with a licensed professional.