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I am a licensed professional counselor in New Jersey with over 25 years of experience. My counseling style is warm and interactive. My approach is very holistic; exploring many areas of your life and seeing which you would like to work on first - knowing that many overlap and contribute to well being - or the lack of it.
I have specialized most often with people of all ages who have Attention issues. These issues rarely show up alone; teaming with depression, anxiety, OCD, sleep disorders and executive function deficits. They also impact relationships and job performance and so there are many places to jump in and do great work together.
I also have a lot of experience with women in transition as they move through the many passages and milestones that come with change and age.
Along with being an LPC, I am a certified Life, Mindfulness and Wellness coach. Coaching provides an incredible opportunity to partner with a professional dedicated to support you to see the changes you want to make in your life. A coaching relationship helps you build practical strategies for success. Working with you, I will help you clarify your goals and encourage you to realize them based on strengths you have and may have forgotten. Gaining new resources, new tools, new skills- and practicing them, together we will create new possibilities to see you flourish!
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family Problems, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Barbara Muller-Ackerman. 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.
Mrs. Barbara is very passionate and compassionate. I was able to talk to her about some deep issues. She was a great listener and gave sound therapy along with tools to help me cope and become better. I appreciate her very much.
Written on Jan 25, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Barbara has been an invaluable part of my life for a couple of years now. As I lived through serious family trauma she both provided immediate crisis management, and taught me new skills to manage depression and anxiety. Self-compassion was a new concept to me, but Barbara guided me through a huge amount of work to get myself to a much better place. Now that my life is less difficult, Barbara is skillfully guiding me through trauma recovery and continuing personal growth. I cannot thank Barbara enough for all she has done for me, and I cannot imagine what my life would be like if I had not been connected with her.
Written on Dec 22, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Barbara has been my pillar and guiding light for a few years now. She is extremely professional, empathetic and adds a human element to our therapy sessions that I have found extremely beneficial. I don’t know how I would have gotten through the last couple of years without her.
Written on Dec 21, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Observant thoughtful helpful advisor and cheerleader
Written on Oct 25, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
It’s so nice to be able to speak my mind without judgement. Barbara helps me break bad habits and try new things every meeting. She always has my best interest at heart. I wouldn’t know what to do without her
Written on Oct 17, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She’s amazing!!! Beyond truly cares about her patients. Could never say enough good things
Written on Oct 04, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Barbara is great. She has a good understanding of various mental illnesses and divergencies and approaches you with empathy and understanding, while still being able to communicate advice that may be hard to hear with kindness.
Written on Sep 08, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Love her life!
Written on Jul 30, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
While I've only been working with Barbara for a short time, it is evident that she cares greatly and is direct when necessary without being aggressive about it. She is supportive and approachable, so I don't feel I need to filter anything, which makes the whole process a lot less stressful than I anticipated.
Written on May 25, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
So grateful to have Barbara as a therapist! She is the best and I will continue to recommend him to everyone!
Written on May 08, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Best therapist I’ve had in my life. Extremely supportive and understanding, and flexible!
Written on Mar 20, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She plays a pivotal part in helping you rediscover who you are meant to be. Her passion and drive is rare. Barbara has compassion about you being the best version of yourself ! Ten stars !
Written on Feb 04, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
The best therapist I've had. Really easy to talk to, very supportive, kind and caring.
Written on Nov 07, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
I have been apart of better help for 2 weeks now and this app has been great ! I highly recommend for anyone who is scared to join its worth it
Written on Oct 26, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
I've been working with Barbara for a little over a year and a half now, and when I say this experience has been life-changing, I truly mean it. Therapy has always been a goal of mine given my year-long struggle with my mental health, where every day was a constant battle, but I was really nervous starting out. The idea of baring my soul to a complete stranger was, in theory, great so I could receive the objective help I needed, but it was utterly terrifying in practice. But stepping into that fear, with Barbara's support, has been so rewarding so far and I don't think I could ever tell her exactly how much she's helped me. I was at the end of my proverbial rope before Barbara taught me how to weave myself together, not only back in one piece but stronger than I ever was before. She's someone who's always in your corner, always ready to listen (and call you out on negative patterns before your mind starts spiraling where it shouldn't), and our sessions have become one of my favorite parts of the week, tears and tissues notwithstanding. Barbara's super responsive, even when I think it's too late or not a great time for her to answer, and I know that she's always there for me - at my best or at my worst. She truly cares about everything I tell her about and she's so invested in my own pursuits of happiness, romance, and education that I can't wait to update her with my progress every week. This past year and so especially has been the hardest of my life, but working with Barbara has undoubtedly been one of the best things that's come out of it.
Thanks so much for everything, Barbara! <3
Written on Oct 16, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Barbara is a kind, genuine and professional person. It has been such a pleasure having her as my counsellor and I have made many breakthroughs with her than I have had with other counselling experiences! I would recommend her to anyone but particularly with people who struggle with ADHD, self-esteem and anxiety/depression.
Written on Aug 15, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Barbara is great. She really cares about me and has done everything possible to help me.
Written on Jun 19, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and sleeping disorders
Barbara is incredible at what she does. Extremely attentive and present during the sessions and checks in on you in between. She gives great insights into whatever it may be you are dealing with and guides you into solutions with expert strategies. I have felt worlds better since I started my weekly sessions with Barbara.
Written on Apr 15, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 3 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
She has been truly the advocate I needed for myself and my progress. I have found so much peace from the process of our therapy. I’m grateful to have someone like Barbara as my therapist.
Written on Apr 02, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
The best couseller ever. She’s great
Written on Mar 23, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Ms Ackerman is a credit to her field. She is very attentive and focused on the clients issues. Although she leaves it to me to come up with a solution, she invokes me to think and stay strong.
Written on Jan 28, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Barbara is very helpful, attentive, responds quicky has great strategies.
Written on Jan 26, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
So far she had given me tools apply to what I what work on .
Written on Dec 19, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and sleeping disorders
Barbara is absolutely tops. I was hesitant to restart therapy after being away for some time after not connecting with my last therapist. I genuinely look forward to our weekly sessions. Barbara is kind, patient, and great at coaching.
Written on Dec 18, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
It's a saving grace to have her as a sounding board and her company has definitely made an impact on my life.
Written on Nov 12, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Couldn't be happier.
Written on Oct 31, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Very good and remembering details I mention even in passing. Keeps in regular contact even if I don't reach out.
Written on Sep 26, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and anger management
Taking the step to go to therapy was a very hard thing for me to do and after a few weeks speaking to Barbara I am upset with myself I didn't start sooner. Barbara is very quick to respond, great at setting achievable goals and making you feel positive. She doesn't wait for the weekly sessions and will reach out throughout the week to ask questions and see how you feel.
Through troubled times I feel confident that I can make it through with her help and guidance.
Written on Sep 24, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Barbara is engaging, compassionate, and gives concrete tools to deal with the day to day stressors that come up so very often.
Written on Sep 17, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and compassion fatigue
Barbara is wonderful! She is so compassionate and understanding and extremely knowledgeable. Every time I speak with her I feel like 1000 pounds have been lifted off of me and since I started seeing her things have been great and I am making changes. I feel that she truly cares and that is very important for me in a therapist.
Written on Sep 15, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
she is amazing!!!!!!!
Written on Sep 14, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Barbara is a great therapist, probably the best. She is a good listener, never judges, and always empowers me to be my best self. She asks great questions and helps me see sides of myself that I couldn't see before. She is also has a sweet nature which makes me feel very comfortable sharing anything concerns and deep thoughts with her.
Written on Sep 12, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Barbara is a warm and kind soul. Always there to listen without judgement and support and encourage. Very helpful in seeing different perspectives and help in problematic areas. I'm doing so much better than a month ago and looking forward to continue working with her, she truly is a gem. I happily recommended her to anyone in need of her service.
Written on Jul 18, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Barbara is empathetic, kind, and supportive. She is a wonderful listener and can hear the underlying messages beneath what I'm saying. I felt that I could trust her quickly and I look forward to our sessions each week.
Written on Jul 10, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Barbara is really letting me drive this process while providing support and encouragement as I need. I look forward to working with her more.
Written on Jul 07, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts
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