- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Trauma-focused care
About Barbara
Barbara Gibbons is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 11 years of experience in Delaware and Pennsylvania. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, mood disorders, and related struggles. She also supports people facing grief, compassion fatigue, and the effects of co-morbidity and codependency.
Her approach is direct and practical. Sessions focus on identifying what makes emotions spike and building clear skills to respond differently. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to spot unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors. Mindfulness practices are introduced to help people notice bodily reactions without acting on them.
When trauma is central, Trauma-Focused Therapy guides the pace and structure of work so memory and feeling can be handled safely. She helps clients break down overwhelming problems into manageable steps and practice changes between sessions. This often includes breathing and grounding techniques, short behavioral experiments, and clearer communication skills.
Barbara has experience supporting veterans, people exploring gender and sexuality questions, and those dealing with panic attacks or bipolar mood patterns. She works with LGBT concerns and gender dysphoria as topics that come up in therapy. Sessions aim to strengthen coping, reduce reactivity, and improve sleep and functioning.
Practical matters are part of the work. She uses evidence-based methods and a collaborative style to set goals, track progress, and adjust plans when needed. People are encouraged to try small changes and notice real differences over time.
How CBT, Mindfulness and Trauma-focused Work Online
Barbara uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thoughts and actions that keep anger and anxiety active. CBT exercises are straightforward and translate well to remote sessions, such as tracking patterns, testing new responses, and setting short behavioral goals.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to notice urge and body signals before reacting. These short practices can be guided during a session and assigned as brief daily exercises to build tolerance for strong feelings.
Trauma-Focused Therapy provides structure when trauma memories or abuse are part of the picture. It breaks down overwhelming material into small, manageable steps so memories and feelings can be processed without reopening everything at once.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. Barbara will work with each person to weigh what feels most useful for their goals and preferences, and then adjust the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current session options before booking. In practice, remote work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people use audio-only if bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals adapt exercises so skills practice fits into everyday life.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Delaware
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger and related problems does she help with?
She works with adults dealing with anger linked to stress, relationship friction, work frustration, and long-standing resentment. Anger is addressed alongside anxiety, depression, trauma, and sleep problems.
What is her therapy style like?
She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and trauma-focused methods in a practical, skills-based way. Sessions focus on learning tools to notice triggers and try different responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including addiction, panic, and codependency. That background informs how she structures sessions and sets goals.
Where is she licensed and based?
Barbara holds LCSW credentials in Pennsylvania and Delaware and practices out of Delaware. Sessions are provided under those licensure jurisdictions.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Work is offered under her Pennsylvania and Delaware licensure.
How are sessions paid for and priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the service region.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session. That process is used to match goals and book a time.