She earned her doctorate in 2001 from the University of Delaware. Her current clinical specializations include Childhood anxiety and depression, Parent-Child relationships, School problems, Infertility and pregnancy loss, Panic Disorder, Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as well as Grief/loss/bereavement. In addition, Dr. Barker has expertise in Communication and relationship issues, Life transitions and adjustments, Depression, Women’s issues and Career issues.