Tarsa Barnes, Therapist

Tarsa Barnes, LPCC, helps teens, adults, and seniors across California regain stability, strengthen coping skills, and move toward lasting emotional wellness. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor at LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy tailored to each client’s needs, whether they are facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or complex mood disorders. Serving clients throughout CA, Tarsa creates a structured yet compassionate space where individuals feel supported as they work through life transitions and mental health challenges. Her clinical specialties include anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma. Tarsa integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients better understand thought patterns, regulate emotions, and build resilience. She works with teens navigating school avoidance and identity development, as well as adults managing bipolar disorder, psychosis, or midlife transitions. She also offers support for hoarding behaviors and gender identity concerns, along with additional areas of focus. Tarsa is particularly dedicated to supporting individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital, those involved in court ordered treatment, and clients managing current legal matters. She understands that these situations can feel overwhelming and uncertain. With a steady, trauma-informed approach, she provides goal-oriented therapy that emphasizes accountability, emotional regulation, and practical strategies for maintaining stability in the community. Her experience across inpatient and outpatient settings allows her to effectively guide clients through high-risk or transitional periods of care. Since beginning her practice in 2010, Tarsa has developed a reputation for delivering evidence-based mental health counseling grounded in collaboration and respect. She has experience serving diverse populations, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, military and veterans, and first responders. Outside of her professional work, Tarsa enjoys traveling, reading, and crocheting—activities that allow her to recharge and nurture creativity.