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Tanadja Barber, LPC

Missouri LPC specializing in identity and relationships
  • LGBTQIA+ support
  • Art-based options
  • Relationship and parenting

About Tanadja Barber

Tanadja Barber is a licensed therapist and art therapy practitioner based in St. Louis, Missouri who helps adults navigate identity, relationships, and life transitions. She combines creative methods with evidence-based talk therapies to support LGBTQIA+ individuals, racial and ethnic minority clients, caregivers, helping professionals, and others facing family tension, identity exploration, or emotional burnout.

Barber creates a reflective, nonjudgmental space where clients can make sense of their emotions, address the inner critic, strengthen boundaries, and examine unhelpful patterns. Her work recognizes that personal distress often emerges within cultural, relational, and systemic contexts - including pressures from family, workplace dynamics, discrimination, and feelings of being misunderstood.

She is an LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor - and also identifies as a board-certified art therapist, which means she offers artmaking as an optional method to foster expression and insight when words are limited. Over eight years of clinical experience inform her integration of art-based work with existential thinking, cognitive behavioral strategies, relational-cultural perspectives, and DBT-informed mindfulness techniques.

Together with clients, Barber focuses on building greater self-understanding, healthier relationships, improved emotional well-being, and a life that feels more authentic and sustainable.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

LGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Tanadja Barber have?

Tanadja Barber has eight years of clinical experience.

Is Tanadja Barber a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: MO LPC 2022020370.

In which languages does Tanadja Barber provide therapy?

Tanadja Barber provides therapy in English.

Where is Tanadja Barber located?

She is located in Missouri.

How can I work with Tanadja Barber as my therapist?

You can work with Tanadja Barber through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Tanadja Barber work with international clients?

No. Tanadja Barber does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Tanadja Barber cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-informed approaches adapted for online therapy



Tanadja Barber blends art-based work with cognitive behavioral techniques to support clients in online settings. Art therapy offers optional, creative ways to externalize feelings and explore identity when words feel limited - it can be especially helpful for processing complex emotions, exploring identity, and gaining new perspectives. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to manage mood, anxiety, and relationship conflicts.

She also uses DBT-informed mindfulness practices to help clients build emotional regulation and present-moment awareness, which can reduce reactivity and support healthier coping. Choosing the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process - Barber works with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the approach over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Barber is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied communication styles. These options make it easier for clients to access consistent care, continue therapeutic work between sessions, and receive support in ways that fit their daily life.

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