Jessica LaBarca, MA ATR-BC, LPC
Jessica is a registered, board-certified art psychotherapist and licensed professional counselor in both Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Jessica specializes in treating individuals who struggle with eating disorders, trauma, depression and anxiety. ​
About Jessica
Jessica received her master’s degree in art therapy from Drexel University in 2012 and has since provided psychotherapy services for a range of populations including geriatric, children/adolescents, refugees, immigrants and survivors of torture and trauma. She grew her expertise in the area of eating disorders at Belmont Behavioral Hospital and Seeds of Hope eating disorder programs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and in the private practice setting since 2016.
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Jessica’s approach combines art psychotherapy with elements of mindfulness and DBT. She draws from additional training in contemplative psychotherapy and polyvagal theory. She endorses a holistic treatment model that honors whole-body wellness and encourages a community-supported recovery plan.