Meet our Team
Amy Barr (lp) LCAT
Creative
Arts
Therapist
I am a Creative Arts Therapist (CAT-LP) based in New York City, offering trauma-informed individual therapy to children, adolescents and adults seeking healing, growth, and reconnection with themselves. I specialize in working with people navigating complex trauma, life transitions, anxiety, depression and suicidality, and existential or philosophical dilemmas. My work is grounded in the belief that healing is possible when we feel safe, seen, and supported—and that the creative process can be a powerful vehicle for that healing.
In our work together, I draw from a mainly Psychodynamic framework, pulling in IFS, CBT, and Expressive art therapies. Whether you're processing longstanding trauma or simply trying to feel more at home in your body and your life, I will meet you with warmth, curiosity, and care.
Pronouns: she/her/hers
AREAS OF FOCUS
Abuse (emotional, physical, sexual, psychological, narcissistic)
Anxiety Disorders, Panic Disorders
Existential Crisis, Identity work
Mood Disorders, Depressive Disorders
Gender Dysphoria, Gender related issues, Trans-specific Care
Interpersonal / Inter-relational conflict
Life Transitions, Adjustment difficulties, Grief & Loss
Self-esteem / self-worth related issues
Toxic Shame related issues, shame spirals
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive & Related Disorders
Trauma & Stressor-related Disorders
THERAPY APPROACHES
Attachment-based Therapies
Psychodynamic Framework
Humanistic and Relational approach
Trauma- informed therapy
Trauma-Informed Expressive Art Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Psychodynamic & Psychoanalytic Framework
SPECIFIC POPULATIONS SERVED
Children age 5-18
Young adults 18+
Aged and Disbaled (65+)
LGBTQIA+, GNC/NB, Trans
Any race, gender, religion, or political affiliation welcome
In-network with Aetna, otherwise Out of Network. Superbills can be provided for out of network reimbursements, as well as sliding scale rates on a case by case basis.
REVIEWS
"Amy is well beyond her years in terms of Clinical expertise in areas of Creative Arts Therapy. She offers a Humanistic, Relational, and Trauma-informed approach that supports clients from all walks of life. Highly recommended!"
- Anonymous
“Amy is a gifted therapist who brings a rare combination of humility and intellect to her work. She possesses a sophistication and depth beyond her years and has provided outstanding collaborative care to the patients we share. I recommend her without reservation.”
- Dr. Warden Prescott, PhD