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Barbara Barr

Barbara Barr

LCPC, LMHC

Therapist · Florida · 3+ years of experience

Calm listening with practical tools

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  • Warm supportive approach
  • Practical coping skills
  • Focus on relationships

About Barbara

Barbara Barr is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. She brings three years of documented experience and focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship problems, grief, parenting challenges, and anger. Barbara aims to make sessions feel calm and straightforward so people can talk about hard things without extra pressure.

Barbara listens with a warm, supportive tone and helps clients name what feels off in their lives. She encourages people to notice their thoughts and feelings, then pick small, practical steps to try. Sessions are paced to match what each person needs, whether that means focused problem-solving or slower emotional processing.

Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Those methods are used to improve coping, manage intense emotions, and rebuild closer connections. She also works with concerns like body image, codependency, chronic illness, and parenting strain.

Barbara works in Florida and conducts sessions in English. She does not take international clients. Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

People who want a steady, listening presence and clear, practical tools may find this approach helpful. Conversation is straightforward and focused on what helps day to day.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Florida, Illinois, Maine, New Hampshire

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for stress, anxiety, and life changes when someone wants clearer direction rather than only symptom relief.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on being heard. The therapist listens without judgment and follows the client's pace, which can help people feel safer naming painful feelings like grief, shame, or anger.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches ways to spot thinking patterns that make problems worse and to try new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and responding differently to cravings or anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Barbara will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Session options and scheduling should be confirmed before booking. The practical benefit of online sessions is being able to fit therapy into a busy day, such as shorter travel time, easier breaks around work or school, and fewer disruptions to family routines. Ask about available session formats when you set up your first appointment.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
LCPC, LMHC
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LMHC · No. MH13065
License (Illinois)
LCPC · No. 180005978
License (Maine)
LCPC · No. CC6587
License (New Hampshire)
LCMHC · No. 2581
NPI
1972123529

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Barbara address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is described as warm and supportive with a focus on listening and practical steps. Sessions mix emotional processing with action-oriented strategies to manage daily problems.

How much experience does she have?

Barbara holds two credentials and has three years of documented experience as an LCPC and an LMHC working in Florida.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed as an LCPC in Maine (ME LCPC) and as an LMHC in Florida (FL LMHC), and she practices from Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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