- Trauma and abuse support
- Relationship and family help
- CBT and client-centered
About Barbara
Barbara focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and trauma and abuse. She also helps with grief, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional areas she addresses include abandonment, divorce and separation, domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, and workplace problems.
Her work emphasizes practical conversation and steady support. She believes people have the capacity to change but often need steady effort, hope, and guidance. Sessions aim to identify patterns that hold people back and to try concrete steps that can feel doable day to day.
Barbara uses client-centered methods to focus on each person's experience, cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavior, and emotionally-focused work to strengthen connections and process strong feelings. She draws on lessons learned from decades of clinical work, consulting, and roles such as expert witness in courts.
People who choose her can expect a direct, respectful style that blends life experience with counseling methods. She looks to form a collaborative relationship and to help people move from where they are now toward a healthier, more manageable future.
How her approaches guide online therapy choices
Client-Centered Therapy puts the client's experience first. It focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people find their own answers. This approach is useful for stress, grief, relationship concerns, and when someone needs a steady, supportive space.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and experiments to change thinking and behavior. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, social phobia, and workplace stress.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, targets strong feelings and relationship patterns. It helps people identify emotions and create new ways of connecting or responding. This method is often helpful for intimacy and relationship difficulties.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when days are tight. It can also let people keep regular momentum between in-person appointments or during life transitions.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is client-centered and direct, focusing on listening, practical steps, and emotional work that helps people notice patterns and try new behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience, including work in counseling, consulting roles, and serving as an expert witness in local and state courts.
What credential and location should I know about?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia and holds a VA LPC credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.