I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and have an extensive background as a Pastoral Counselor with many years of experience working with all kinds of couples. Relationships are one of my fortes. It always takes courage and strength to work on one's relationship and those who choose to do so are my heroes. I have worked with couples who are anticipating becoming couples, couples who are considering divorce, couples just desiring to improve their relationship, with infidelity and infertility issues, with a range of personality issues, conflict resolution, grief/loss issues, family issues and a host of other relationship challenges. I am always on the side of what is best for the relationship.
My work is couple focused with a emphasis on couple participation and work being done both inside and outside of the sessions. I seek to work with you to find the most effective, healthy and meaningful solutions to your concerns and to equip you with the ways to keep moving forward even when therapy is over. I have been fortunate to have couples return to me just to have a relationship "check up" from time to time.
Some of the methods I use in my counseling include: Emotionally Focused Therapy, Psychotherapy, Split and Conjoint sessions, and Solution Focused Therapy. It is most important to use what is effective for your unique situation.
There is always good hope for couple/relationship health and success if we work together. Relationships can win. I feel I bring together the best of both clinical and theological skills to effective and proven practice.
Professional experience
30 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Coping with addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Coping with grief and loss
Additional areas of focus:Intimacy related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Post-traumatic stress, Sex addiction
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Rev Barnes has been instrumental to my healing....
Written on Apr 07, 2026 after therapy with William for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Rev. Barne's is highly experienced, empathetic, and an overall great therapist!
Written on Mar 09, 2026 after therapy with William for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Excellent. I’ve never done therapy before and Rev. Barnes did an excellent job of helping me get right into it.
Written on Feb 10, 2026 after therapy with William for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Rev Barnes is fantastic. Many therapists out there will listen to you air your grievances, Rev Barnes actually taught me how to deal with them such that I can stand on my own two feet. Fantastic therapist.
Written on Oct 24, 2025 after therapy with William for 3 years and 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues
In my last session, Rev Barnes broke his typical professionalism and let me know exactly how invested he was emotionally into my positive outcomes. My father passed a few years ago and some life turmoil has had me spinning needing to know someone had my best interests at heart. Rev Barnes isn’t only skilled in his practice, he feels and sees you as a person. I left that session missing my Dad and feeling so appreciative of Rev Barnes.
Written on Apr 12, 2025 after therapy with William for 2 years and 11 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coaching
Brilliant and compassionate and patient. Has helped our marriage a lot.
Written on Mar 25, 2025 after therapy with William for 3 years and 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Rev Barnes has been my therapist for a few years now and I have no complaints. He has been very helpful on journey to better mental health.
Written on Jan 02, 2025 after therapy with William for 3 years and 9 months on issues concerning relationship issues
I really like him a lot.
Written on Nov 19, 2024 after therapy with William for 8 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and anger management
Reverend Barnes had a very amicable presence. He let me speak first and then offered very reasonable advice. I never felt judged. I felt heard but he also was honest with me where it counts.
Written on May 07, 2024 after therapy with William for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
He’s amazing. We’ve been working together for about 4 months, and I can honestly say that I have a much better understanding of how my mind works. I am able to cope with stress in a much healthier way. Rev. Barnes has been so helpful for me.
Written on Mar 15, 2024 after therapy with William for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Rev. Barnes has a ton of life experience as well as clinical experience. His advice has truly been wonderful and he does an excellent job.
Written on Feb 04, 2024 after therapy with William for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Reverend Barnes has changed my life. I did not agree with therapy until I met him.
Written on Jan 28, 2024 after therapy with William for 8 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Rev. Barnes was incredibly kind and compassionate while helping me work through some difficult discussions. My first experience with therapy and he made it a positive one. Professional, good communication.
Written on Jun 14, 2023 after therapy with William for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and family conflicts
Dr. Barnes is a Great Therapist, with Compassion, Empathy, Intelligence, Wisdom, Logic, Professional, Honest and with Religious Insight. And he is open to listen, discuss and help you to find the Best answers, solutions or different ways of dealing or coping with anything and everything in your life, that will be the best for you. In this case it is for me. I Truly Appreciate You, Dr. Barnes and All of the Help that You Have Given Me and My Family and Friends. Thank You So Very Much.
Written on Feb 10, 2023 after therapy with William for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Great therapist. Rev has taught me so much over the time spent together. The work we’ve done together is going to help me the rest of my life. Can’t thank him enough.
Written on Dec 29, 2022 after therapy with William for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Rev. Barnes is awesome. He listens to me, makes me feel supported and cared about, and gently offers advice if asked for it.
Written on Nov 28, 2022 after therapy with William for 2 weeks
Very good.
Written on Nov 14, 2022 after therapy with William for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Friendly, helpful and supportive. A very positive experience.
Written on Nov 01, 2022 after therapy with William for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Mr. Barnes is very helpful and you can realize his experience session after session. He’s really thorough when he talks and seems to take notes of your statements and keys back to them well. You can really tell he has a passion for helping out.
Written on Aug 30, 2022 after therapy with William for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Rev Barnes is a good listener. His knowledge and wisdom is very impressive. His patience is extraordinary- he guides you to the right questions you should be asking. Id recommend him to anyone.
Written on Apr 13, 2022 after therapy with William for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Rev Barnes is indeed one of the best counselors that I’ve ever encountered. He listens, he’s attentive, and he will meet you wherever you are in your journey to getting better. I would definitely recommend him.
Written on Aug 01, 2021 after therapy with William for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
He’s been a great help so far in my journey in seeking professional help
Written on Jun 29, 2021 after therapy with William for 3 months
I have found Rev. Barnes to be extremely knowledgeable in helping me implement strategies that are scripture based to help manage my anxiety and ADHD. He has been a huge blessing and I am grateful I have tools I can continue to utilize once I am done with counseling!
Written on Jun 03, 2021 after therapy with William for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
If everyone had sessions with Rev. Barnes, the world would be a better place! Highly recommend.
Written on May 03, 2021 after therapy with William for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
He's absolutely fantastic so far. I am extremely pleased with my experience.
Written on Apr 09, 2021 after therapy with William for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
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