About me
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology. I went back for my Masters because of my own addictions and recovery. I am also a Domestic Abuse survivor. My first job after graduation was working in a recovery center After that, I worked as an Aftercare Supervisor where I helped clients maintain their recovery during the first crucial months. After this, I took a position as an outpatient therapist at a community mental health agency. Here, I gained experience counseling people with various mental health disorders such as depression, anxieties, schizophrenia and childhood trauma. I have a strong interest in counseling clients who are survivors or victims of Domestic Abuse.
I my youngest client was 4 and my oldest 94. I have worked with adolescents with addiction and or psychiatric disorder, I am very approachable, empathetic and compassionate. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Center approach. I encourage personal growth and development and believe in everyone's potential.
I have experience is a variety of approaches including cognitive-behaviora therapy, mindfulness, and trauma recovery. I am a liberal thinker and embrace life-style choices. My theory of recovery is that my clients are the experts and I offer them my experiences and help them find their own path to recovery.
My hours will be mostly day time hours with a few evening and weekend hours. I will strive to accommodate my clients by being flexible. I encourage self-awareness and personal growth using strategies. such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness and emotional regulation.
I hope to help you find your best life full of meaning, joy and satisfaction.
Over 20 years in practice.
AREAS OF INTEREST
STRESS/ANXIETY
DEPRESSION
TRAUMA
COPING WITH LIFE CHANGES
COUPLES COUNSELING
DOMESTIC ABUSE
ADDICTION
BIPOLAR DISORDER
ANGER MANAGEMENT
GRIEF
PTSD
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
Relationship issues , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Coping with life changes , ADHD , Abandonment , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Years of Experience: 40
Services offered
Messaging
Phone
Video
Licensing
TX LPC 16754
Reviews
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Barbara is kind, knowledgeable and understanding. My partner and I trust her wisdom and experience.