- anger management
- stress reduction
- communication skills
About Barbara
Barbara Phillips is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 23 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Sessions focus on practical steps to manage feelings and rebuild everyday functioning.
Barbara draws on long experience helping people handle intense emotions. She also addresses communication problems, forgiveness, loneliness, panic attacks, self-love, and social anxiety. Her approach is straightforward and oriented toward small, usable changes rather than long lectures.
In sessions she listens to what matters most and then helps structure a plan. That plan can include learning ways to calm down in the moment, ways to speak up without escalating conflict, and ways to reduce worry over time. She emphasizes clear tools people can try between sessions.
Barbara says the first step of asking for help takes courage. She works with clients to set short-term goals and track progress in simple, measurable ways. Conversations are direct and focused on what will make daily life easier.
Over her career she has seen many variations of the same struggles - anger that flares with partners or coworkers, grief that feels stuck, persistent low mood, and anxiety that interferes with work and relationships. Her practice is about helping people regain steadier control over those reactions and build better patterns day to day.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Barbara uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can practice outside sessions. One common approach is skills training for emotion regulation, which teaches practical ways to notice rising anger and use breathing, grounding, or short behavioral steps to reduce intensity. This helps when temper flares at work or home.Another frequently used method is cognitive restructuring, which looks at the thoughts that fuel anxiety and resentment. By identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, people can test assumptions and try alternative responses that lower worry and irritation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and day-to-day life. That means trying methods, checking what works, and adjusting the plan together.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow a mix of longer and brief follow-ups to maintain progress. Licensed professionals can help shape a plan that fits your schedule and needs without promising a particular format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional focus areas include communication problems, forgiveness, loneliness, panic attacks, self-love, and social anxiety.
How would you describe her approach?
The approach is practical and action-oriented. Conversations aim to identify concrete steps and tools clients can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional work experience as a counselor. That experience includes helping people manage intense emotions and improve everyday functioning.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia. Her practice is based in the state of Georgia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and is handled through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the selected plan and region.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the intake and scheduling steps.