Barbara Guimaraes, LMSW
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I work with teens and adults who are dealing with anxiety, trauma, burnout, stress, self-esteem issues, relationship challenges, ADHD-related overwhelm, and LGBTQIA+-related concerns. Many of my clients come in feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or tired of carrying everything on their own. Therapy can be a space to better understand yourself, feel more grounded, build healthier boundaries, and move through life with more confidence and support. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to you. In sessions, we may explore the deeper roots of what you’re going through while also building practical tools to help you manage emotions, cope with stress, and create change outside of therapy. I’ve worked in private practice, school, and community settings, and I care deeply about creating a space where clients feel understood, respected, and safe enough to be real. As a Brazilian therapist living in the U.S., I also bring an appreciation for how culture, identity, family dynamics, and lived experience can shape healing.
About Barbara's practice
Weekdays 9am - 5pm
Weekdays After 5pm
$$
Sliding scale
Directive
Reflective
Body-based
In-person available: No
Virtual available: Yes
ADD/ADHD
Self-Esteem
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Intrusive Thoughts
LGBTQIA-Related Stress
Creative Blocks
Codependency
Burnout
Aetna
Evernorth Behavioral Health
Optum
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
Blue Cross Blue Shield BCBS
Cigna
Anthem
NY
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Get to Know Barbara
"Barbara approaches her work with compassion, professionalism, and deep respect for the people she supports. She is thoughtful, reliable, and committed to providing care that is both client-centered and trauma-informed."
Julissa, Colleague
"I had the opportunity to observe Barbara both in graduate training and later as a fellow clinician. She consistently demonstrated dedication to her work, strong clinical insight, thoughtful case conceptualization, and a clear commitment to ethical practice. She brings compassion, professionalism, and sound judgment to her work with clients and families."
Gabriella, Colleague
"I truly felt so seen and understood. One thing I struggle with is trusting my own perspective, and Barb reflected things back to me in a way that felt gentle, thoughtful, and clear. What felt missing in other spaces was the pressure to be somewhere I wasn’t. With Barb, I felt like there was room for nuance and room to actually be where I was."
Anonymous, Client
How will our relationship be different than relationships I have with friends/loved ones?
Therapy is different because it is a space that is fully centered on your needs, your patterns, and your healing. In relationships with friends or loved ones, there are often shared roles, expectations, or emotional responsibilities. In therapy, my job is to support you with care, honesty, boundaries, and professional guidance so you have space to explore yourself more openly.
Do you assign homework, activities, or readings for me to do between sessions? Why or why not?
Yes, I often do. I believe therapy continues between sessions, and having something to reflect on, practice, or notice helps keep the work active and prevents us from losing momentum. Depending on your needs, this might include journaling, coping skills practice, reflection questions, or readings. I try to make it meaningful, manageable, and relevant to what we are working on.
Are there any philosophies or values that inform your work that I should know about?
Yes. My work is grounded in the belief that therapy should feel collaborative, respectful, and tailored to you. I value creating a space that is trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and nonjudgmental, where we can explore both the deeper roots of your struggles and practical ways to help you feel more supported in daily life.