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.
Additional areas of focus: Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, 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
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
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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