As a licensed therapist in Missouri, I specialize in supporting individuals through life's complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. I bring a compassionate, holistic approach to therapy, focusing on areas such as self-love, communication, social connections, and life purpose.
My therapeutic work spans a wide range of experiences, including women's issues, young adult transitions, workplace challenges, and family dynamics. I'm particularly attuned to supporting individuals through significant life changes like pregnancy, divorce, and aging. My approach is deeply empathetic, creating a safe space where clients can explore their emotions, develop resilience, and cultivate meaningful personal transformation.
I understand that each person's journey is unique, and I'm committed to providing personalized, supportive guidance that honors your individual experiences and goals. Together, we'll work collaboratively to help you build stronger emotional well-being and discover your inner strengths.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
MO LPC 2013038283
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Great therapist, always listens and offers advice.
Written on Aug 30, 2025 after therapy with Barbara for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Barbara is very caring and has my best intentions at heart. I find it easy to talk to her and I'm hoping she will get me where I need to be.
Written on Jul 15, 2025 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief
Ms Edelman has been great. She has been very helpful with my issues.
Written on Apr 09, 2025 after therapy with Barbara for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Barbara is so kind and wonderful to talk to! She truly cares about her clients
Written on Oct 19, 2024 after therapy with Barbara for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Barbara was a great help to me and made me feel very comfortable in sharing with her. She listened to me and offered solutions that I was able to use.
Written on Sep 13, 2024 after therapy with Barbara for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
She is a very caring and respectful lady extremely helpful and is not judgmental whatsoever she’s a genuine example of what a good therapist looks like absolutely no complaints whatsoever:)
Written on Aug 22, 2024 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes