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Barbara "Barb" Kroening, LISW

Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Grief Parenting issues Self esteem, Motivation
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Asking for help can be very difficult and I believe it takes a lot of strength. I feel everybody needs a little help at some point in their life and there is nothing wrong with that. I embrace the opportunity to be the person people can reach out to for that help. I feel honesty is very important and will offer a safe, non judgmental space for you to openly share your thoughts and struggles.

I am a licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Iowa with 15 years work experience. I believe it is important to meet people where they are at and am willing to do so while also offering gentle encouragement to help people get to where they want to be. I have worked with individuals with substance abuse issues, anger issues, trauma history, relationship issues, grief and loss, and parenting issues. I have worked closely with immigration populations on a professional and personal basis.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Professional experience

9yrs in practice
Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Grief Parenting issues Self esteem, Motivation

Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Domestic Violence, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Immigration Issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

IA LISW 072666

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Barbara "Barb" Kroening. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Barb is always sensitive to my concerns, and thoughtful / helpful while working with me and my many questions and worries.

Written on Aug 20, 2024 after therapy with Barbara "Barb" for 2 years and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

She is an amazing therapist
I am grateful i am her client
I am happy with the way she truly listens and gives great insight and recommendations

Written on Apr 06, 2023 after therapy with Barbara "Barb" for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching

Barb as she is referred to as my therapist is very kind compassionate and she is a good listener. If you need to talk to someone please try her very best I can say my first time talking to a therapist so for me it was a good experience.

Written on Apr 05, 2023 after therapy with Barbara "Barb" for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She was great!

Written on Feb 07, 2023 after therapy with Barbara "Barb" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and trauma and abuse

Barb is amazing!!

Written on Dec 08, 2022 after therapy with Barbara "Barb" for 2 weeks

Barb is a very warm and understanding individual. I always feel listened to, but she also asks questions relating to previous sessions so you can work on things over time. I couldn’t speak more highly of her.

Written on Oct 16, 2022 after therapy with Barbara "Barb" for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd