I’ve had the privilege of working with children, families, and
adults facing grief, depression, anxiety, relationship issues,
and family matters including substance abuse, adoption, and
divorce.Barbara Jacobs Fistanic
Who is Barbara?
Hi, My name is Barbara and I’m a Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience walking alongside individuals and families as they navigate life’s most meaningful—and sometimes most difficult—moments.
Since 2000, I’ve had the privilege of working with children, adults, and families facing challenges like grief, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and complex family dynamics, including adoption, divorce, and substance use.
My journey has included serving as the Clinical Director of a drug and alcohol program for eight years, where I specialized in co-occurring disorders, as well as over a decade with Los Angeles County’s Adoptions Division, supporting birth parents, children, and adoptive families in building strong, lasting connections.
Today, in addition to my psychotherapy practice, I offer services as a mediator, adoption service provider, and EMDR clinician. I’m also a proud member of the National Association of Social Workers.
Let’s help you reach your goals…
I bring a compassionate, down-to-earth approach to therapy, and I believe in the power of a little humor along the way. It’s truly an honor to witness the growth, healing, and transformation in the people I work with. If you’re looking for support, I’d be honored to help you find the strength and clarity to live the life you deserve.
LANGUAGES:
English
STRENGTHS:
Brings a warm, calm, and grounded presence to the therapeutic space. Approaches challenges with a logical, pragmatic mindset while staying rooted in a strengths-based perspective. Offers support that is deeply empathic, accepting, and adaptable to each client’s unique needs. Communicates in a straightforward and approachable way, with a sense of humor that helps ease the process. Frequently uses creative analogies to make insights more accessible and relatable. .
SPECIALTIES:
Anxiety/Depression, Couples Therapy, Grief Counseling, Alcohol and Drugs, mediator, adoption service provider, and EMDR.
TYPICAL CLIENT:
Adults & Couples struggling with depression, anxiety, relationships, addictive behaviors and personalities, self-esteem and empowerment.
Call the Women’s Therapy Institute at (650) 272-0388 or Schedule A Free Consultation
