As your therapist, I will help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth longstanding behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
I am an interactive and creative therapist who focuses on facilitating and improving communication. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. By integrating complementary methodologies and techniques, I am able to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. I pride myself in showing the compassion and understanding necessary to help individuals build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
I have experience in communications, working successfully in the fields of advertising, magazine journalism, public relations, and marketing before transitioning to counseling. Since receiving my Masters of Arts in Counseling from St. Edward’s University, Austin, Texas, in 2005, I have provided individual and group therapy to adults aged 18 and over who were dealing with stress and anxiety; depression; bipolar and borderline personality disorder; self-esteem and motivational issues; relationship problems; career difficulties; and grief and loss. In my current work, I primarily use techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to deal effectively with the emotional, cognitive, social, and behavioral issues that my clients bring to my practice. Additionally, I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a research-supported treatment which combines cognitive-behavioral theory with mindfulness principles. DBT has been proven to be effective with clients who suffer from depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorders as well as with individuals who self-injure or have Borderline Personality Disorder.
I graduated with honors from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelors of Journalism degree and I now incorporate writing or journal therapy as well as poetry therapy in my counseling where it is appropriate. I studied with Kathleen Adams of the Center for Journal Therapy, and I completed research in writing therapy as part of my graduate studies. Currently, I am learning Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and I will be tailoring this modality for use with clients as well. I am licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, and I am proud to say that in 2016 I became a board certified National Counselor.
Additional areas of focus: Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties
TX LPC 63116
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She 's wonderful! Full of ideas and techniques!
Written on Dec 11, 2019 after therapy with Barbara for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning bipolar disorder
So far, she is exactly what I have been looking for in a counselor.
Written on Mar 19, 2019 after therapy with Barbara for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
My counselor Miss Barbara has been wonderful and so helpful, understanding my situation and giving me the tools to cope with my anxiety and depression and helping me move forward to have a good life.
Written on Mar 12, 2019 after therapy with Barbara for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Barbara really lets you set the pace, and the tone, and makes you feel heard. I have been to face to face therapy, and tried other therapists. Barbara is the first one who really heard me. I’ve had therapists not scratch the surface, and I’ve had therapists in one session think they have solved it all. Barbara really tries to not only hear you, but find the best way possible for YOU to work through that. She gave me multiple ideas, outlooks, and avenues to work through my life situations. I know everyone can connect for different reasons, and the other counselors were amazing people. However, I wish I would have started with Barbara. She has been amazing, and I will continue to work with her!
Written on Feb 22, 2019 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I haven’t been with Barbara long, but so far she’s compassionate, helpful, and prompt. I think she’s a fantastic therapist.
Written on Aug 07, 2018 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, self esteem, and career