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I am a licensed professional counselor in Georgia with 10 years’ experience working with adults and children to overcome fears and challenges that keep them from living their best lives. I have worked with people dealing with a variety of issues including, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, grief and life transitions. I have also helped people who have experienced domestic violence and emotional abuse to heal and find inner strength to move forward in their life. Much of my experience has been in university and community college counseling centers. I have also worked in the community mental health environment, domestic violence shelters, and in-patient adolescent facility.
Every person is wonderfully unique and comes with their own special qualities. In my counseling relationships, I listen to and respect my clients and am sensitive and compassionate to their unique set of needs and experiences. My counseling approach incorporates cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, positive psychology and mindfulness. I want to provide an environment of support for you and work with you to gain insight and determine a plan of action that fits your needs.
I am always inspired by people who have the courage and strength to seek something better for their lives. Change can be challenging but is always worth the work. I would be honored to walk with you on your journey.
I look forward to working with you!
Professional experience
10yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Barbara Beam. 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.
I really enjoy my sessions with Barbara. She makes sure we have covered all basis and makes sure I fully understand everything we discuss.
Written on Mar 02, 2024 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
I may have only been here twice so far, but my experience with Barbara has been really nice, very kind, supportive and helpful. I would certainly recommend her help to others.
Written on Dec 29, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
Barbara has been nothing but supportive and so accommodating. She has gone out of her way to work around my schedule to schedule a session. Always messages me back in a timely manner.
Written on Dec 16, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and adhd
Barbara listens, she brings up points that I want to bring up, she remembers me and what we have talked about. She makes me remember that I matter. Been with her for over a year and I am enjoying my journey.
Written on Nov 13, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Barbara's active listening skills are on a whole other level. She is incredible at detecting and analyzing the true issues underlying my concerns as well as providing effective tools for addressing those issues. Thanks to Barbara's work, I feel mentally stronger and more capable of managing my relationships in healthy ways, and I can deal with uncomfortable emotions that come with having awkward but important conversations with people I care about.
Written on Nov 09, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Barbara is an excellent listener who approaches my concerns with care and without judgment. she seems to understand the level of help and guidance i am looking for easily. i feel refreshed and supported after speaking to her.
Written on Nov 05, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Barbara is an amazing therapist. She listens and keeps me on topic. She gives me worksheets and things to do to help me with my issues. She always checks on me between appointments. I would highly recommend her.
Written on Oct 07, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Very attentive and patient when I am talking to her about my personal life
Written on Sep 26, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Barb has excellent listening skills. She will send me messages throughout the week with questions or suggestions
Written on Sep 22, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 11 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Barbara is professional , empathetic and provides sound advice I look forward to our weekly sessions
Written on Jul 28, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 4 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Barbara makes time to understand my needs and is patient when I'm not ready to share. She has a few resources that helped me work through things independently as well as with her.
Written on May 14, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Barbara is truly the most wonderful sounding board and guide to my thoughts. I am so grateful BatterHelp connected us. I have grown so much in the last three years because of our work together.
Written on Mar 15, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 2 years and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties
Barbara is amazing. She is a great listener, offers helpful resources, and gives deep insight in to my issues. I could not be happier with her.
Written on Feb 21, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
excellent service she makes me feel better
Written on Feb 21, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem
Barbara has a kind and caring approach to helping you get on your way to a healthier mindset. She consistently brings the focus back to what is best for your well being. She's been a great and non judgemental listener. She has a gentle but uncomplicated way to deliver her guidence that allows you to take the steps you need unhurried and at your pace.
Written on Feb 18, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 3 months
Barbara is an incredibly empathetic and compassionate therapist. I have really enjoyed working with her to identify the areas in my life that I wanted to improve and then seeing (and celebrating) the progress I achieved after implementing her suggestions. I tend to cry a lot when talking about tough subjects, and I never felt embarrassed to do so in front of Barbara. She taught me to recognize and validate my emotions instead of being ashamed of them, and that alone has been a hugely beneficial shift in how I view and treat myself.
Written on Feb 13, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Barbara is amazing. I am feeling more confident in myself because of her. She is just brilliant. I don't have enough positive things to say about her, I would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Jan 19, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 9 months on issues concerning depression, and family conflicts
Definitely the best therapist I've had thus far. Very understanding and willing to take extra steps to work with me on my needs and weaknesses
Written on Dec 29, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Very wonderfully
Written on Nov 28, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Barbara has been a support pillar I needed to just see things from a different perspective. She has made me answer my most difficult questions and made me feel better about myself. The best decision was to take the first step which was the hardest but now I look forward to my sessions. Thank you Barbara
Written on Nov 04, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and anger management
Barbara was just what I hoped for in a therapist - she is intuitive, knowledgeable, kind and really helped me see things from a different perspective. I have some techniques now to work through things myself, and if I need some help with getting back on track in future I shall have no hesitation in going back to Barbara. Thanks heaps Barbara!
Written on Nov 02, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Nice to talk to, concise with getting to root of problem.
Written on Oct 18, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and coping with life changes
She is listening to me and helps me overcome my insecurities.
Written on Aug 29, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Barbara is really on top of her game and is very professional. She makes you feel heard and does her best to work with you during the session as well as on the messenger. She is open-minded and skilled in framing things in different ways to help you work through whatever it is you want to discuss or need help working through. I would recommend Barbara to anyone that wants to work on themselves and be well supported along the way. She is wonderful.
Written on Aug 20, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Having Barbara as my therapist was such a nice experience. She is attentive and open-minded, and respected my boundaries as well as requests with a kind heart. I was super happy with the direction our sessions took and am grateful for her guidance!
Written on Jul 01, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 1 month on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Barbara gives me the space to talk about my needs and she gives me her perspective and tools I need to counter things in my life. I am thankful to be paired with her and look forward to our sessions.
Written on Jun 17, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Barbara has been more of help to me. She also directed me to the proper therapy. Thank you!
Written on May 16, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
She's the best.
Written on Apr 27, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
So far Mrs Beam has been nothing but incredibly helpful. She listens very attentively, gives great advice and doesn't pressure me in any way. She's understanding, kind and also checks in on me when she knows I have something troubling coming up. She's very patient and gives her best to understand me when I have trouble expressing myself. All in all she's a fantastic therapist and I'd recommend her to anyone who needs a great listener and good advice.
Written on Apr 25, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Barbra, It was very useful and you were a great listener and understood me like no one ever did! So thank you so much for this experience and for all the help. I will definitely reach out to you again once I can :)
Written on Apr 18, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I feel much better after each session with Barbara. She has helped me to love myself again
Written on Mar 09, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Barbara is great :)
Written on Mar 08, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 1 month on issues concerning self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She is a great listener and gave useful advices such as journaling grateful things in life and journal my thoughts
Written on Mar 05, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Barbara is very easy to talk to. I do not feel as though she is judging me when we discuss things happening in my life. She is very calm and listens and also suggests ways I might use to help my situations.
Written on Feb 25, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and anger management
Such a good listener and supportive. Barbara has helped me though a really difficult time. So thankful for everything.
Written on Jan 24, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Since starting therapy with Barbara, I have had a chance to discuss practical, actionable ways to approach my days. It has really helped to have Barbara's caring support to get through this difficult time.
Written on Jan 24, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Barbara is dynamic and responsive to your needs. Great listener and asks you questions that can make you pause.
Written on Jan 23, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and sleeping disorders
Barbara is extraordinary! A professional that listens and shows great empathy and care. She made me feel seen and understood and has given me great tools to manage my anxiety and stress levels. She is also proactive and checks in with you to make sure you are ok. I cannot recommend her enough!
Written on Nov 15, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
I find it amazing that she can figure me out so quickly and not judge. I feel better after every session. It has been helping me.
Written on Nov 11, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, and relationship issues
Barbara has been wonderful and I am glad to be working with her!
Written on Oct 25, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Barbara is a very kind, compassionate and respectful person who knows exactly how to help me feel supported. It's just been 3 sessions and already I'm feeling more confident in my process and making decisions to improve my mindset and have better overall health.
Written on Oct 19, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
Barbara is empathic kind and understanding.
Written on Sep 22, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Barbara has helped me immensely. Very understanding of my situation & offers excellent advice. Genuine, caring & holds a safe space for healing.
Written on Sep 14, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have been paired with Barbara and feel very good about this pairing. Barbara’s professional management style and listening skills are exactly what I was looking for. I have been sharing with Barbara for 4 weeks and I like where we are going with the therapy sessions.
Written on Aug 09, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Barbara is clearly a very experienced and brilliant therapist, she definitely has all the understanding and knowledge you’d expect and there’s no doubting she’s a professional.
However these qualities can apply to many in her field and as a review is non-descript, what makes Barbara stand out is her clear and endearing desire to understand you, she wants to know who you are without any doubt so she can do the best she can for you. She’s not doing this because she’s good at it (which she is) but because she wants to help and being as good at it as she is combined with her reasoning for doing it are just two of the reasons she’s so great but enough, I think to persuade you to give her a go. If you need help, Barbara won’t let you down.
Written on Aug 08, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
I have felt at ease with Barbara, almost instantly. I feel she has a good balance between listening, being caring and kind and offering me ways of challenging my thoughts and feelings. She has given me a safe space to work through my experiences and the confidence to understand myself more. I am looking forward to continuing to work with Barbara.
Written on Aug 08, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Barbara has been very helpful for me. She made me feel comfortable to discuss my feelings, as bad or as embarrassed by them as I felt. She listened well and I felt her understanding of what I was going through. She helped me understand why I was feeling the way that I felt and what connections to those feelings I had from experiences in my life. She gave me many tools and resources to be able to work through how I felt and get to a place where I can balance myself out when I am triggered. I'm grateful to have been able to work with Barbara.
Written on Jul 02, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 3 weeks
I love working with Barbara, she is an amazing listener, she asks really good questions and since working with her I made massive steps ahead. I highly recommend her.
Written on Jun 22, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders
I've had only a few sessions with Barbara but already feel so comfortable talking to her and really feel like she listens and understands. Enjoying the process overall and this is my first time doing therapy so I was a bit nervous but im glad I started!
Written on Mar 16, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I have only had one session with Barbara at this stage, however I found Barbara to be professional, friendly, supportive and easy to talk to.
Written on Jun 16, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Barbara has been helpful and supportive.
Written on Jun 12, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 3 weeks
Barbra is wonderful. It’s only been two sessions so far but I’m loving it.
Written on Jun 11, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
I have only been working with Barbara for a couple of weeks, but it has been a wonderful experience. I’ve been to many counselors in my life, and I feel like she is the best I’ve ever seen. She remembers things we have talked about and she is really good at picking up on areas that need more discussion. I can feel that she really cares.
Written on May 05, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I am new to counseling and definitely online support. I was a little skeptical and hesitant about using this service. Right from the beginning of our first conversation, I felt very relaxed speaking with Barbara. I feel she takes what I say seriously, listens to me and responds to that point. Her comments and observations are compassionate and supportive and I feel each week i have moved along in my personal journey.
Written on Apr 30, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Barbara is really supportive. She understands and clamly listens to my problems and provide me helpful advice and methods. She's great!
Written on Apr 27, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Barbara is a one of a kind person whom I can say cares about my situation without judgment.
Written on Oct 04, 2019 after therapy with Barbara for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
She responds fairly quickly and is really friendly and positive.
Written on Jul 26, 2019 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, grief, and coping with life changes
Barbara is timely, understanding, and has an innate ability to keep me on track when I find myself wandering down unproductive rabbit holes. Unlike other therapists I've worked with, she has down to earth, actionable steps that provide new frameworks to view problems with.
Written on Jul 17, 2019 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
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