- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Parenting support
About Barbara
Her background combines clinical and administrative roles across a long career. That experience informs a practical approach to conversations about what’s happening now. Sessions center on clear, direct discussion of feelings and daily challenges. Barbara encourages people to name what feels stuck and to try concrete steps that can be practiced between meetings.
She works to create an environment where people can speak honestly without judgment. In sessions she listens closely, asks straightforward questions, and helps people sort through options for change. The aim is to turn confusing situations into manageable next steps rather than quick fixes.
Barbara’s long experience includes helping people cope with grief and loss, and supporting parents who feel drained or uncertain. She also helps people rethink relationships after separation or during times of poor communication. Her work with life purpose concerns is practical - identifying priorities and small experiments to test different directions.
People who choose to work with her usually want direct conversation and useful strategies. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. Confirm current session options before booking to make sure they match your needs.
License and NPI on record
- LMSW
- Michigan · 6801095970
- NPI
- 1962358267
As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Barbara’s biography lists evidence-based therapeutic techniques as the foundation of her work. One common approach used in this context is short-term problem solving, which focuses on identifying specific problems and testing small, practical changes to see what helps. This method is useful for stress, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.Another frequently used technique is grief-focused support that helps people organize memories, name feelings, and find steps to carry on day-to-day tasks. This approach helps when losses make routine tasks feel overwhelming and when people need steady, paced support.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Barbara will talk with clients about their goals and preferences, then suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted over time based on what is or isn’t working.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting meetings into a busy schedule, reducing travel time, and making it easier to check in during a break from work or between commitments. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking. The focus is on helping therapy fit into everyday life while working steadily on the issues that matter to you.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, parenting challenges, coping with life changes, and related concerns like abandonment and caregiver stress.
How does she approach feeling stuck or uncertain?
Her approach is practical and conversational. She listens, asks direct questions, and suggests small steps to try between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She has 25 years of professional work experience in both clinical and administrative roles, which informs her practical style.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Master Level Clinical Social Worker (LMSW) licensed in Michigan.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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