Hello there. I am a licensed clinical social worker. My professional and life experience is in Kentucky where I was born and raised.
I have been providing therapy and supportive counseling to people for nearly forty years. I started with children, adolescents, and their families. Most recently I had the privilege of working with our Veterans. In most cases we addressed depression and suicidality. But it is best when we can start before that stage. It is best to ask for some help when you first notice something is just not right. Something is off. It is my pleasure to work with people as they work to get things back on track.
My style is open, encouraging, interactive and hopeful. While I am laid back, I am also respectfully straight forward and expect you to be also. We must communicate and cooperate to make changes.
I appreciate the ability to provide services online, however I do not accept clients who want to text only. I personally need to see you or at the least hear you. I do look forward to talking with you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Body image, Cancer, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Emptiness, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
KY LCSW 464
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Barbara Kaminer. 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.
She's an excellent therapist. She's friendly and approachable, she's good at helping you get relaxed and open up to her. Once you do open up to her, she's understanding, insightful, and very helpful. She's been helping me through the sudden loss of my wife, and her help and insight through this traumatic process has been invaluable.
Written on Dec 03, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 3 months on issues concerning lgbt, and grief
Barbara has been so lovely and supportive over this past year, and as the longest relationship I’ve ever had with a single therapist I feel very lucky to have found her. I benefit from her years of expertise during every session and have learned about how to help myself. I’m very grateful for her.
Written on Sep 22, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Barbara has been very intent on helping me, I appreciate her expertise and very compassionate responses to my issues.
Written on Jun 28, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
I love talking to her! She makes you feel quite comfortable and not embarrassed to share things that you think might be. A great person to vent and talk to.
Written on Jan 02, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
she’s an awesome lady lol, a great person and a great therapist <3
Written on Jun 12, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Is a very well listener and takes the time to show you that you are not alone and is very helpful!
Written on May 08, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd