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Hi! My name is Dr. Shari Barfield, but most people call me Dr. Shari. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama and Tennessee, with almost 20 years of professional work experience. I earned a doctorate in human services and have a masters in clinical mental health counseling. I hold the National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner credentials. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. My role is to help you identify your strengths and challenges, and collaboratively create goals to help you in taking steps needed to find a more fulfilling and happier life. I am here to support you in your journey
Professional experience
20yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Antisocial Personality, Attachment Issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Co-morbidity, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and Separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and Shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Isolation / Loneliness, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood Disorders, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic Stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Shari Barfield. 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.
Dr. Barfield is great! I feel very comfortable talking with her.
Written on Sep 08, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Dr. Barfield is so great and I love our sessions. I am so glad I am able to have them as my therapist.
Written on Aug 22, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I had a really great experience with Dr. Garfield. She takes the time to listen and was very attentive, patient and understanding. I would definitely recommend her to anyone seeking therapy.
Written on Aug 01, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Absolutely a sweetheart and I highly recommend:)
Written on Jul 28, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have had a few sessions with Dr.Barfield but in the few that I have had she’s done amazing. I can’t wait to see all the progress I have made once I am done.
Written on Jul 19, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Always extremely helpful and such a good listener. Really feel like I am accomplishing something each week
Written on Jun 05, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Best therapist i’ve ever had!
Written on May 29, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr.Barfield is very calm, a great listener and very forward thinking. She’s honest and will ask you the right questions. I could talk to her forever!
Written on May 25, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very attentive, pleasant, and helpful. Dr. Barfield has been a real help.
Written on Apr 18, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 1 month on issues concerning self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Dr. Barfield is nothing short of amazing. It took me a long time to break my own personal stigma with pursuing help. I would always recommend it to those closest to me, but never would listen to my own advice. Upon reaching a rock bottom in my life, I finally was at the point of wanting change and help, with a healthy push from my significant other. In my time with Dr. Barfield I have felt as though I have someone on my side who believes in me and gets me to really take the hard looks at myself. From approach to resources, Dr. Barfield has helped me grow as a person and continues with me to get me to where I want to be. I am beyond grateful for them.
Written on Apr 13, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
A great listener, asks many thought provoking questions, offers great perspective without pressing her opinion. I am so grateful for her!
Written on Mar 21, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She is easy to talk to and really listens to you. She makes you feel seen and heard!
Written on Feb 24, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She’s very understanding
Written on Feb 15, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
My first session with Dr. Barfield was great. It was only 45 minutes long and I felt so good afterwards. She was a good listener and made me feel heard. I really am looking forward to our next session.
Written on Feb 09, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 3 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She listens and gives me constructive advice. She relates without faking it.
Written on Feb 08, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Is amazing and would love to see her again
Written on Feb 05, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
My first meeting with Dr. Shari was what I needed to weed out the different voices in my head and listen to my own intuition about a dating situation. I felt heard and validated. It was such an easy process to get in touch and set up an appointment with her.
Written on Jan 22, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
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