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Dr. Jillian Barna, LMFT
California
LMFT - Addictions and Mood Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and DBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Focus on practical skills
About Jillian
Dr. Jillian Barna is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 19 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship concerns, and LGBTQ issues. Sessions are conducted in English and intended for individual adults.
Her background includes long-term work with people facing substance use and related mental health problems. She helps people who feel overwhelmed by mood symptoms, panic, or difficulty managing emotions. She also supports those dealing with attachment struggles, codependency, and family of origin problems.
In sessions she uses practical, goal-focused methods. That includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation when feelings feel intense. She also draws from client-centered listening, motivational interviewing to explore readiness for change, and narrative work to reframe personal stories.
Her style is straightforward and action-oriented. People can expect clear tools to try between meetings and real discussion of what worked or did not. She helps clients build small routines and communication habits that fit day-to-day life.
People who are managing addiction, workplace stress, postpartum mood changes, or relationship communication often look for this kind of approach. Dr. Barna asks about practical goals at the start and adjusts steps based on what a person needs next. To begin, readers are directed to the online therapy options to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches work for remote sessions
Dr. Barna commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance when feelings become overwhelming.She also uses client-centered listening to understand a person's concerns and motivational interviewing to explore readiness for change. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together; she collaborates with each person to pick approaches that match their goals and preferences rather than assuming one method fits everyone.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people try strategies consistently and apply new skills in everyday situations.
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Additional focus areas
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship concerns, and LGBTQ topics, along with related problems such as attachment issues and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and goal-focused, offering clear tools and skills to try between sessions and discussions about what helps in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience working with individuals who face addiction and mood-related challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices there.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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