Lucia Barbosa
she/herLicensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Family Conflict, Relationships, Bipolar Disorder, Grief, Depression, Anxiety, Caregivers
Self pay costs
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
Lucia is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor experienced in treating complex emotional needs, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and crisis‑related symptoms. She has worked across school, outpatient, and telehealth settings, providing structured assessment, risk evaluation, and evidence‑based interventions. Nicole specializes in helping clients navigate overwhelming emotions, relationship stressors, and life transitions with a calm, grounded, and clinically focused approach.
Lucia offers clinically grounded support for clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and crisis‑related symptoms. She uses structured assessment, CBT, and trauma‑informed interventions to help clients stabilize emotions, build resilience, and move through challenging life transitions with clarity and confidence.
Lucia approaches each client with empathy and respect, creating a grounded, trauma‑informed environment where they can feel understood and supported. She invites clients to connect when they’re ready to take the next step toward clarity and emotional strength.
"I strive to create a compassionate, safe space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered to begin your healing journey."
Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?
I chose this work after seeing how profoundly trauma, stress, and life transitions can impact someone’s sense of self, and I wanted to help people regain stability, clarity, and confidence through compassionate, evidence‑based care.
What types of clients do you work best with?
Lucia works best with individuals experiencing intense emotions, chronic stress, or crisis‑related concerns. She brings a calm, trauma‑informed approach that helps clients regain balance and begin healing with confidence.
What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?
I wish clients knew they don’t have to have everything figured out before starting therapy; simply showing up is already a meaningful step toward healing.
What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?
In our first session, I focus on helping you feel safe, understood, and unrushed. Early therapy is about grounding, learning your story, and creating a collaborative plan that supports healing from anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life transitions.
What personal experiences or values inform your practice as a therapist/provider?
I’m informed by my commitment to helping people feel seen and understood. I value connection, cultural humility, and the belief that healing grows from feeling safe enough to explore your experiences without judgment.
How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?
I adapt my work by paying attention to how clients respond in session, offering tools that match their needs, and creating a safe, steady environment where they can explore their experiences without pressure.
- Years in practice
- 11 years
- Graduating institute
- Mental Health Counseling Springfield College
- Graduating degree
- Master of Science (M.S.) in Human Services
