Barbara Sesi Adika

Barbara Sesi Adika, a skilled counselor and licensed professional counselor (LGPC, NCC), specializes in helping clients tolerate and manage distress effectively. She assists individuals in identifying triggers—people, places, and things—that activate their nervous systems while guiding them toward healthier behavioral responses. With a focus on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and reduction of symptoms related to family-of-origin issues and the experiences of first and second-generation Americans and immigrants, Barbara emphasizes the importance of self-regulation to foster safety and connection with oneself and others. Utilizing therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Polyvagal theory, she cultivates a supportive environment that encourages insight and acceptance of diverse perspectives. Barbara also incorporates practical strategies, providing clients with homework to hone their skills and challenge destructive beliefs. Through regular, evidence-based assessments, she monitors progress, aiming to reduce the severity and duration of symptoms. Known for her warm, engaging, and direct approach, Barbara employs insightful questioning and reflective listening to facilitate meaningful conversations and mutual understanding, tailoring each session to the unique needs, symptoms, therapy goals, and personalities of her clients.