I am Dr. Geraldine Merola Barton, a licensed psychologist practicing in New York and Texas.

I provide psychological services, including psychotherapy and counseling to individuals and couples for a wide variety of issues, including relationship struggles, depression, anxiety, grief, stress, trauma, eating disorders and phase of life issues.   

I currently conduct all sessions by videoconference.  Please phone 210-722-9428 to inquire about scheduling a session.  I maintain an office in San Antonio, Texas.

To schedule an initial appointment, phone 210-722-9428.  Please do not email requests for an initial appointment.

To speak with me about matters other than a first appointment, phone 210-722-9428 or email drgmbarton@drgmbarton.com.

On this website, you'll find articles by me, along with information on topics in psychology. I welcome your comments and questions.

You Asked…

Q: I was diagnosed with cancer and I’m scared.

Q: I'm a control freak.  Is it because of my alcoholic parents? 

Q.  Can we teach our son kindness to animals?

 
Q:  How do I know if I am an alcoholic?

 
Q: Our 6-year-old is constantly badgering us for things. 

 
Q:  Do I need to tell my therapist everything?

Blogs by Dr. Barton:

For Couples: How to Criticize and Increase Love.

How to Not Hate Your Body   

True Beauty: The Light From Within

Coping With Cancer

Winter Blues: Seasonal Affective Disorder

Change Through Psychotherapy:  How psychotherapy or counseling might be helpful for you.

Focus on: Depression:    Learn about symptoms and treatment.

Focus on: Anxiety  Learn about the many types of anxiety and effective treatments.

You Asked:  Readers’ questions, Dr. Barton’s answers. 

Your Core Values and Your Life -- Do they Match?

Interviews with Dr. Barton:
On Weight Loss           On Eating Disorders  

Quick Facts: Recent psychological research that affects your life.

Sleep Deprivation Effects Mimic Mental Illness

Heart Patients Need Screening for Depression

A Liar's Brain

The Downside of Suppressing Emotion