Katherine Barbosa

Counselor in Training

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Katherine Barbosa

LPC-R

Clients Served

  • Ages: 6-65+
  • Languages: English
  • Top Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia

Education

  • M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Liberty University - in progress
  • B.A., Psychology, Saint Leo University - 2023

Biography

Katherine Barbosa is a compassionate LPC intern dedicated to helping individuals feel seen, heard, and supported as they navigate life’s challenges. Under the supervision of Mary Mousa, MA, NCC, LPCs, CSACs, Katherine provides a warm, collaborative space where clients can explore anxiety, self-doubt, self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns at their own pace.

Katherine takes a client-centered approach, tailoring therapy to each person’s unique needs and goals. She partners with clients to uncover their strengths, develop practical tools, and create a meaningful path forward. Known for her supportive and down-to-earth style, Katherine checks in regularly to ensure clients feel safe, understood, and empowered throughout their journey.

Katherine is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), one of the most effective evidence-based approaches for:
• Difficulty falling or staying asleep
• Chronic pain and sleep disruption
• Stress-related insomnia
• Night-time anxiety
• Fatigue and burnout
 
CBT-I helps clients retrain their sleep patterns, reduce nightly worry, and restore the brain–body connection for natural, consistent rest.
 

Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply curious about beginning therapy, Katherine is honored to walk beside you and help you move toward growth and healing.

Services Offered

  • Individual Counseling
  • Child/Adolescent Counseling
  • Group Counseling

Treatment Approach

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Child Centered Play Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Insomnia
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress