I am licensed in Missouri with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & bipolar disorder. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment 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, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, 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)
MO LPC 2013038283
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You have been wonderful so far thank you.
Written on Mar 27, 2024 after therapy with Barbara for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
A listening ear and very understanding. I am encouraged with each visit.
Written on Mar 12, 2024 after therapy with Barbara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Barbara is an exceptional counselor and an empathetic listener. I look forward to our weekly sessions because she's great at helping me process situations I'm dealing with. Her caring heart is evident in every interaction. She balances active listening with offering clear and practical suggestions that have helped my personal growth. I highly recommend Barbara to anyone interested in a supportive counseling experience.
Written on Nov 15, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Barbara has been amazing and is very accommodating. She spends extra time with me a lot if we don't finish our conversation right at time, and also responds to my messages very promptly!
Written on May 03, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Barbara is patient and kind and does a great job listening!
Written on Apr 10, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue