- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness techniques
About Barbara
Barbara Kaminer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Kentucky with 39 years of practice. She works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and related issues. She also addresses parenting, sleep problems, self-esteem, ADHD, and concerns tied to life transitions.
Barbara began her career supporting children and adolescents and their families. Over time she has worked with many different people and settings, including a recent period supporting veterans where depression and suicidality were common issues. She prefers when people reach out early, at the first sign that something feels off, rather than waiting for a crisis.
Her approach is straightforward and interactive. Sessions are conversational but goal-focused. She encourages clear communication and cooperative work between therapist and client to support change.
Barbara uses methods that help people notice thoughts and behaviors, try small changes, and track whether those changes help. She draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. These are used to manage anger, reduce anxious thinking, and rebuild daily routines.
She offers online sessions and prefers to see or hear clients rather than rely on text-only work. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled first session are the usual steps. Her sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person's concerns without imposing a set agenda. This approach helps when someone needs time to talk about anger, loss, or relationship strain and be heard while deciding the next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It helps people notice patterns that fuel anger and try small changes to see if reactions shift. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to lower reactivity and keep moments from escalating.Barbara treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals, what has helped before, and what feels doable now. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time based on what works in real life.
Her practice includes online sessions, and she prefers to either see or hear clients rather than rely on text-only contact. If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time, which helps people maintain regular contact while addressing anger, stress, or mood concerns.
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Experience
39+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She supports people dealing with losing their temper, building resentment, frustration at work, and living with someone elses anger. Anger is listed among many concerns she works with.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is open, interactive, and straightforward. She expects clear communication and cooperation to work toward change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 39 years of experience providing therapy and supportive counseling in Kentucky.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Kentucky.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
She provides online sessions but does not accept text-only clients; she needs to see or at least hear clients. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.