Jacques-Paul Barbour

Jacques-Paul Barbour is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who helps people manage anger and related concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. He brings 23 years of clinical experience and a practical approach. He works with adults on issues such as intimacy, sexual identity, compulsive behaviors, grief, and major life changes. Sessions are aimed at helping clients gain tools and clarity for better daily functioning.

He earned a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy and has practiced in private settings and hospital emergency departments. He has also taught psychology and counseling courses at community colleges and four-year schools in the Greater Boston area, including classes on crisis intervention and counseling practice.

Jacques-Paul’s style is collaborative and solution-focused. He spends time understanding what matters most to each person and uses straightforward strategies to address immediate problems. He also makes room to look at deeper patterns when that feels useful and timely.

He strives to create a nonjudgmental, affirming space for discussing sensitive topics like sexuality, identity, and intimacy. He aims to help clients feel more grounded and confident as they try new ways of coping and relating.

Fluent in English and Arabic, he can work with people who prefer therapy in either language. His background combines clinical practice, crisis work, and teaching, which informs a practical yet thoughtful approach to care.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and building a trusting, respectful relationship. It helps when someone needs a listening space and validation while making decisions about change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to manage emotions and reactions. It is often useful for anger, anxiety, and stress. Motivational Interviewing is a brief, goal-oriented approach that helps people find their own reasons to change and build motivation for new behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they will try methods that match the client's needs and adjust as progress is made.

The therapist's profile does not specify exact online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family commitments, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people access counseling in the language they prefer, including English or Arabic, without changing their daily routine.