I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the Commonwealth of VA with over 25 years experience working with those challenged with emotional, grief, loss, and life altering and changing experiences that we all face at some point in our lives. Being human is not unique but how one copes and works through difficult experiences is. I have worked with many people of all ages, children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics in a variety of settings with differing challenges. The bottom line is we all struggle and we all deserve an opportunity to grasp the strength inside ourselves, to empower ourselves to move in ways that are more productive, more life affirming and accepting of who we are and where we hope to go.
I utilize methods that suit each individual while addressing needs, but also stretching comfort zones which is how we break out of our routines that got us into the difficulties we experience. It is difficult to ask for help, and reaching out can be very rewarding. I am here when you feel it is your time to reach out.
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Aging and geriatric issues, Communication problems, Forgiveness, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Self-love, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy
VA LPC 0701003654
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Barbara is kind and has helped me with being able to redirect my thoughts when I am feeling overwhelmed. She is a great listener.
Written on Oct 15, 2024 after therapy with Barbara for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Barbara is very easy to talk to and very understanding. I feel like she truly listens.
Written on Aug 06, 2024 after therapy with Barbara for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief
Assessment, evaluation and goals are realistic for me
Written on Jul 03, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue
I love Barbara as a therapist! She’s come down on me for rescheduling but for good reasons! I haven’t taken it serious enough so I appreciate her concern and honesty. She’s the best!
Written on Feb 17, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Barbara was a phenomenal therapist for me. She was a beautiful fit for what I needed when I needed it. Her attentive listening and gentle guidance helped move me along in a way that felt really good to me. She created a beautiful space for me to explore and process my feelings. She has a warm and kind energy. I looked forward to our sessions. Thank you!
Written on Dec 21, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
The best therapist I’ve ever had.
Written on Sep 01, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes