Shatina Barr , LCSW-R

Shatina Barr is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-R) practicing in New York with 14 years of professional experience. She has worked with people facing family conflicts, trauma and abuse, challenges with motivation, low self-esteem and confidence, and depression. Shatina strives to offer an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly and explored without fear of criticism.

She is trained in EMDR, a therapeutic method often used to help process and reduce the emotional impact of distressing memories. Shatina combines that training with a practical, client-centered approach to support progress toward the goals each person brings to therapy. She recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and honors the commitment it represents for anyone who decides to take that first step.

Trauma-focused care and online therapy options

Shatina Barr practices approaches that focus on helping people recover from traumatic experiences and rebuild a sense of safety and agency. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding how traumatic events affect thoughts, feelings, and relationships, and helps people develop coping strategies and perspective shifts that reduce ongoing distress.

She is also trained in EMDR, a structured technique that guides clients in processing distressing memories and associated emotions. EMDR can be useful for those who continue to experience intense reactions tied to past events and who are looking for a targeted way to reduce that emotional charge.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Shatina works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She discusses options, monitors progress, and adjusts the plan as therapy unfolds.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to attend appointments from home or work and to maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible.