I have been a counselor for over 20 years and have worked with a variety of age groups who suffered from a wide spectrum of mental health concerns from mild depression to serious mental illnesses. I am EMDR trained and have experience working with clients that have experienced severe trauma. I have treated clients with EMDR using the online platform and have had great results. My other passion is teaching clients how to identify the indicators that they may be victims of manipulation by a narcissist, also known as gaslighting.
My counseling style is interactive, informal, and solution focused. I'm also a big proponent of the cognitive-behavioral model by targeting each clients unique needs. My focus is to empower clients to get better. I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hearing Impaired, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trichotillomania, Visually Impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
SC LPC 5044
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Barbara is the best. Offers advice, gives listening, helps guide for progress and growth.
Written on Feb 13, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
I’ve been working with Barbara for quite a few months now. We started out working on some issues that dates back to when I was younger. Barbara is knowledgeable and so supportive and I experienced EMDR for the first time and it was a game changing technique which really works on the core issues at hand.
In recent months I’ve had to experience a lot of loss and Barbara has been such a light in these tough times, being an advisor and a cheerleader at a time when it feels like I have no one else.
Written on Nov 25, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Barbara is an amazing therapist. I am very grateful for her guidance and support.
Written on Nov 08, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Barbara goes above and beyond. She always checks in and follows up after a session and responds to messages in a very timely manner. I’m so grateful to have her in my life.
Written on Oct 07, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Barbara is professional, insightful and compassionate. I have made significant progress working with her and have been impressed by her expertise and knowledge around trauma. I always feel comfortable doing the deep work required due to the way Barbara makes each session psychologically safe.
Written on Sep 19, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Barbara has been really helpful in terms of her knowledge and insights into my situation. I am extremely grateful to be able to walk this journey with her. During these 3 months, I learned a lot about myself, and through the EMDR sessions we processed a lot of memories together, and it has been an impressive outcome in my daily life. If you are thinking of trying EMDR, Barbara will be the best therapist to get in touch with! Thanks Barbara.
Written on Aug 20, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd