MC Barrett, PhD, Clinical Psychology
MC Barrett, PhD, Clinical Psychology
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Professions: Clinical Psychologist
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: Licensed Psychologist - PSY10001472
Supervisor: Dr. Liya Akoury, PhD. MA Licensed Psychologist 11346
Telephone: 351-900-7992
Billing and Insurance:
I am an in-network provider for:
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
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What's My Approach to Therapy?
My work is grounded in the use of evidence-based interventions, including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). As such, I'm eager to help clients build mindful awareness of their values, emotions, and behaviors. This awareness ultimately empowers clients to make values-consistent choices to build rich, fulfilling lives, even in the midst of difficult experiences and circumstances.
I'm additionally trained in a variety of diagnosis-specific interventions, such as exposure and response prevention for obsessive compulsion (OCD) and CBT for panic conditions, and I'm adept with transdiagnostic interventions such as the unified protocol (UP). For the first seven years of her career, I specialized in treating trauma in complex, marginalized populations. As such, I have completed advanced training in multiple gold-standard treatments for posttraumatic stress (PTSD), including cognitive processing therapy (CPT), prolonged exposure therapy (PE), and written exposure therapy (WET).
My Practice & Services
I'm a psychologist at Aviva Psychology Services. We have two physical locations in Boston and Northampton, and all providers work with clients virtually. . Our dedicated administrative team can provide you with a full overview of our intake process and a benefits check with an estimate of your financial responsibility. We're in-network with BCBS and will be in-network with Aetna starting 915. We can typically submit out-of-network claims for those insured by Cigna, and we can provide documentation for insurance reimbursement. We look forward to connecting!
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My Guiding Ethical Principles
I am justice-oriented and am attentive to experiences related to identity, power, privilege, and culture. I especially enjoy working with clients who are members of the LGBTQ+ andor disability communities.
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Therapy Services & Specialties
Client Age Groups I Work With
- Adults
- Elders
Languages
- English
Groups I Work With
- I specialize specializes in helping people who feel “stuck†due to the impacts of a disruptive life event (such as trauma, chroniccomplex medical conditions, identityrole changes, or loss) or feel “stuck†with symptoms that disrupt daily life (such as intense emotions, panic attacks, phobias, burnout, sleep issues, grief, or compulsions). My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, highly collaborative, and tailored to each client’s unique goals, values, and abilities. I seek to create a supportive therapeutic environment characterized by compassion, authenticity, and flexibility. I value open and direct communication, and I believe that creativity and humor can enrich the therapeutic process.
Industries & Communities Served
- First Responder/Medical Professionals
- LGBTQ+
- Military/Law Enforcement
- Union First
Client Challenges & Concerns I Address
- Academic Concerns
- Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
- Aging and Geriatric Issues
- Anxiety
- Career Choice
- Career Issues
- Caregiver Issues / Stress
- Chronic Illness / Disability
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Disability
- Emotional Overwhelm
- Fear
- Gender Dysphoria
- Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
- Habits
- Health / Illness / Medical Issues
- Identity Issues
- Inattention, Impulsivity, and Hyperactivity (ADHD)
- Isolation
- LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues
- Midlife Crisis / Midlife Transition
- Obsessions and Compulsions (OCD)
- Panic
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
- Power
- Self-Doubt
- Self-Love
- Shame
- Sleep Issues
- Social Anxiety / Phobia
- Stress
- Trichotillomania
- Values Clarification
- Workplace Issues
Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Culturally Sensitive Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Exposure Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions
- Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
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