- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- EMDR and mindfulness
About Barbara
Barbara Carroll is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas with 10 years of practice. She works with people managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. Barbara also addresses issues like attachment concerns, family of origin problems, and feelings of emptiness.
She frames clients as the experts on their own stories and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Sessions involve talking through recent problems, identifying patterns that feed anger or anxiety, and practicing skills to change those patterns. She uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy along with EMDR and mindfulness tools when appropriate.
Barbara emphasizes short, manageable goals. That can mean learning a few breathing or grounding techniques, trying a different response in a tense conversation, or testing a small behavioral change between sessions. She also supports people processing grief and past trauma with structured methods designed to reduce distress.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She helps clients weigh options, build coping skills, and track progress over time. The work tends to be concrete: identify a pattern, try a new skill, review what worked, and adjust.
People who are worn down by recurring anger or who find frustration building at work or home may find the sessions practical. Barbara asks clients to take small steps and practices between meetings so change can feel manageable rather than overwhelming.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT helps people notice and change the thoughts and behaviors that feed anger and anxiety. In an online session this often looks like reviewing recent situations, identifying unhelpful thinking, and practicing alternative responses together. It is useful for stress, workplace frustration, and mood problems.DBT focuses on building concrete skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. In video or phone sessions a therapist can teach grounding exercises, walk through step-by-step coping skills, and coach a person through practicing them in real time. This approach can help when resentment or sudden outbursts are a problem.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. That may mean trying CBT techniques first, adding DBT skills, or using EMDR for trauma-related distress if appropriate.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before scheduling, since the biography did not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows practicing skills in the same routines where anger or stress commonly appear.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She supports people dealing with anger alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression. The profile also notes work with attachment and family of origin issues that often relate to anger.
How would she approach my temper or outbursts?
Her approach is practical and skill-based, using CBT and DBT techniques to spot triggers and practice alternative responses. Sessions focus on short goals and exercises to try between meetings.
What experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience and is licensed in Texas as an LCSW. Her work includes stress, trauma, PTSD, and borderline personality concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Confirm current session options before booking, since specific formats were not listed in the biography. The site matching step will show the available formats.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing appears during the signup or matching process.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site's booking flow.