- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and solution focused
About Barbara
Barbara Reed is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 12 years of clinical experience in Indiana. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addictive behaviors, grief, parenting strain, anger, and career or life changes.
Barbara’s starting point is practical. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and focuses on strengths they already have. Sessions are direct and goal-focused. She helps people name what is causing tension, try different ways of responding, and track what is actually helping over time.
Her style uses clear, conversational talk together with evidence-informed techniques. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and to build different habits. She also uses Client-Centered methods to keep the conversation grounded in each person’s priorities, and Motivational Interviewing when people want help finding momentum for change.
People who come for anger concerns often want to stop snapping at loved ones, manage workplace frustration, or cope with long-simmering resentment. Barbara helps people practice responses, rehearse conversations, and build day-to-day routines that reduce flare-ups. She also supports those affected by someone else’s anger to set boundaries and make safer choices.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical. Prospective clients in Indiana who speak English can expect focused work on specific problems with clear next steps between appointments.
How her approaches translate to online work
Barbara combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as core tools. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting what matters to the client, and letting the client set priorities. This approach helps when someone wants a thoughtful conversation about relationship stress or parenting strain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep anger and anxiety active. It breaks problems into small, manageable steps people can practice between sessions.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find the reasons they want to change and to build willingness to try new responses. Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals and try methods that fit the person’s needs and preferences, adjusting as they go.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday or to have shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow people to work from a quieter location, avoid travel time, or choose audio over video when that helps them stay focused. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, goal setting, and motivational techniques to remote sessions so the work is practical and usable in everyday life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Arkansas, Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she work with?
She helps with snapping at close people, workplace frustration, simmering resentment, and coping if someone else’s anger affects you.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her style is practical and conversational. She combines client-centered listening with techniques from CBT and motivational interviewing to create clear steps forward.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with adults on stress, trauma, relationships, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Indiana.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.