Christine Barnett, MSW, LICSW, WV | Psychotherapist

About Christine Barnett

Focus areas

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Addiction Consultation

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

What should a new client know about working with you?

I try to make therapy feel as comfortable and relaxed as possible. I know that opening up to someone new can be hard, so I never expect you to come in and tell me everything immediately. A lot of the first few sessions are simply about getting to know each other and building trust. I am pretty laid-back and will always try to meet you where you are. Some sessions may be more serious, while others may involve laughing, joking, or just talking through whatever is going on that day. I want you to feel like you can be yourself without worrying about being judged. I am supportive, but I will also be honest with you and challenge you when I think it could be helpful. I don't believe therapy should feel like someone sitting across from you telling you what you need to do. I see it as something we work through together. When I work with kids, therapy usually looks a little different. We may play games, do activities, draw, talk, or sometimes just spend time building a relationship. I don't expect kids to sit on a couch and talk about their feelings for an hour. My biggest priority is creating a space where they feel comfortable and safe enough to be themselves.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

I usually start by just getting to know you and figuring out what brought you to therapy. I want to know what's going on, what you're struggling with, what is already working, and what you would like to see change. I also think it's important for you to get to know me and decide whether you feel comfortable working with me. From there, we will set goals together and figure out what might actually be helpful to you. I use different therapy approaches depending on the person because what works really well for one client may not work at all for someone else. My sessions are usually pretty flexible. We may have something specific we are working on, but if you come in and something happens that week that you really need to talk about, we can absolutely shift gears. Some sessions involve processing and talking things through, while others may focus more on coping skills, communication, problem-solving, or recognizing patterns. With kids, I use a lot of games, activities, play, and hands-on ways of working on skills. Sometimes it may look like we're "just playing," but there is usually a reason behind what we're doing. Overall, I try not to overcomplicate therapy. We will talk about what's going on, figure out what you need, try different things, and adjust along the way. Therapy is your space, and I want it to be useful for you.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Office location

Christine Barnett, MSW, LICSW also offers online video visits for patients

Lewisburg Pediatrics and Family Health Center

2140 Jefferson St N, Ste 200, Lewisburg, WV 24901

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Education and background

Practice names

Rainelle Medical Center

Education and training

Concord University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1750825238

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Christine Barnett?

Generally, Christine Barnett has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Christine Barnett's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Christine Barnett accepting new patients?

Christine Barnett generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Christine Barnett's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Christine Barnett accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Christine Barnett online?

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What practice does Christine Barnett work with?

Christine Barnett works with Rainelle Medical Center.

Where is Christine Barnett's office located?

Christine Barnett has 2 office locations, including in Van and Lewisburg, view full addresses on Christine Barnett's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Christine Barnett?

Christine Barnett frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Christine Barnett on their profile.