Tristine Barry, LMHC

Tristine Barry is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who uses practical, skills-based methods to help people cope with stress and anxiety. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to create simple, usable tools for day-to-day life. Her manner is calm and encouraging, and she focuses on what a person can do next.

With eleven years of experience, she has helped people facing addictions, trauma, chronic pain, sleep and eating concerns, and mood conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder. She also supports those dealing with relationship strain, grief, caregiver stress, and work-related challenges. Tristine emphasizes a person’s strengths while offering straightforward strategies to reduce distress.

Her sessions often combine thought-focused work with body-based coping skills. That can include mindfulness practice, breath and grounding techniques, and gentle somatic tools aimed at calming the nervous system. She pairs these practices with cognitive work to shift unhelpful thinking patterns.

Tristine also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people clarify what matters most and take practical steps toward those values. Motivational Interviewing techniques are woven in when people face ambivalence about change, especially around substance use or difficult habits.

She integrates technology and brief digital tools when they fit a person’s needs, making homework and practice more accessible. The focus is on building resilience through small, consistent changes and clear, achievable goals.

People who prefer a supportive, down-to-earth approach often find her style helpful for managing overwhelm and building lasting coping skills.

How CBT and Mindfulness Work Online

Tristine commonly uses cognitive behavioral work to help people notice thinking patterns and try small changes that affect mood and behavior. CBT sessions often involve short exercises, practical homework, and step-by-step plans that translate well to video or text check-ins.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and commit to actions that matter, even when difficult feelings are present. This approach pairs naturally with mindfulness practices that teach simple attention and grounding skills for managing anxiety and stress.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Tristine will discuss goals and preferences, try techniques, and adjust the plan together so methods fit the person’s life and needs. She often combines approaches rather than using a single method.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversation and guided practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging are good for quick check-ins, brief skills practice, and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule appointments and keep momentum while working toward change.