- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Barbara
Barbara Spruill is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship struggles, addiction, grief, trauma and other life changes. Barbara also supports people dealing with sleep trouble, self-esteem issues, bipolar concerns, and intimacy-related problems.
Her approach blends practical, evidence-informed methods rather than one fixed model. She uses conversational, goal-focused work to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now and what people want to change in daily life.
Barbara draws on client-centered listening to understand each person's situation. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems stuck. Mindfulness strategies are offered to help with stress and emotional regulation, and motivational interviewing can help when someone is working on substance use or other behavior change.
She has experience with relationship work including communication problems, infidelity, divorce and separation, and uses parts of the Gottman Method for couples when appropriate. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, money and financial concerns, and post-traumatic stress related difficulties.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and location is Texas. Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment to begin.
How her approaches translate to online work
Barbara uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and build a collaborative plan. This approach focuses on understanding what matters to the client and shaping sessions around the person's goals. It can be helpful for people who need a calm space to talk through anger or relationship stress.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to spot thinking and behavior patterns that feed anger or anxiety. CBT involves trying out new ways of thinking and small behavioral experiments to reduce reactivity and improve coping. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone is making changes to substance use or other habits; it focuses on drawing out motivation and planning next steps.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Barbara will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best, based on the person’s goals and what feels practical. That decision can change over time as progress is made.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find that virtual sessions make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with her during the matching process about what will work best for scheduling and the kind of session you prefer.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Barbara works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, relationship problems, trauma, grief, sleep difficulties, and related issues listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She takes an eclectic, practical approach that mixes client-centered listening with goal-focused techniques. Sessions focus on present problems and steps to change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Barbara has nine years of experience providing counseling to adults with a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.