Teaghan Strong Barba

Therapeutic Specialties

Teaghan creates a steady, non-judgmental space for clients working through life's challenges, with an emphasis on practical, values-driven tools for lasting change:

• •OCD & Anxiety Support:
  • •Specialized clinical skills in OCD and obsessive-compulsive related disorders.
  • •Support for anxiety, chronic stress, and emotional overwhelm.
• •Neuro-Affirming & Executive Care:
  • •Autism & ADHD: Navigating the unique strengths and challenges of neurodivergence.
• •Trauma and Substance Use:
  • •Trauma-informed care for safety and support through life's hardest moments.
  • •Support substance use through relapse prevention planning to help build and sustain long-term recovery.
• •Mood & Emotional Wellness:
  • •Skills to understand emotional processes and how to navigate depression and other challenging emotions.

Clinical Approach & Modalities

Teaghan supports clients as they build the skills necessary to live life in accordance with their values through evidence-based approaches.

• •Evidence-Based OCD & Anxiety Treatment:
  • •Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) to target the root of obsessional doubt.
  • •Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to reduce compulsive patterns.
  • •Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to develop coping strategies for anxiety and depression.
• •Substance Use & Relapse Prevention:
  • •Relapse Prevention Therapy to build sustainable recovery strategies.
  • •Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for distress tolerance and emotional regulation.
• •Psychological Flexibility & Present-Moment Awareness:
  • •Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to bring awareness to thoughts and emotions and create a life full of meaning.
  • •Mindfulness practices to ground in the present moment and navigate challenging thoughts and emotions.
• •Trauma-Informed Care:
  • •Trauma-informed approaches to create a safe setting for healing to take place.
  • •Systems Theory to see the whole picture of trauma and different areas of life that impact well-being.
• •Empowerment & Motivation:
  • •Motivational Interviewing (MI) to understand goals and create positive changes.

Education

• •Master of Social Work - Brigham Young University (2027)
• •Bachelor of Science - Psychology - Brigham Young University

Bio

I am currently seeking my Master of Social Work at Brigham Young University. I have previously worked in various roles with different populations, including substance use disorders, trauma, and individuals with disabilities.

I am passionate about helping people find empowerment through controlling what they can, and accepting what they cannot control. I believe that anyone can find joy in any situation, no matter how dire the circumstances. My goal is to help individuals identify their values which give life meaning, and strive to live in accordance with those values.

In session, I strive to create a comfortable and trauma-informed environment where clients feel safe to open up and work on their goals. I do this through several different methods, including mindfulness and grounding principles, value work, psychoeducation on the brain and emotional processing, and developing coping and emotional regulation skills.

In my free time, I love to paint, sing, and spend time with my cat. I also love being in nature and connecting with friends and family.