- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
- Values based work
About Barbara
Barbara Williams is a Florida licensed mental health counselor - Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) - with 20 years of experience. She works with people dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, relationship struggles, and anger. Her practice also supports concerns around self-esteem, communication problems, forgiveness, life purpose, and women’s issues.
Barbara uses straightforward conversation and practical tools to help people manage feelings that get in the way of daily life. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns of thinking that lead to stronger emotions. She also uses Client-Centered methods to listen closely and help people find their own direction.
Mindfulness practices are part of sessions when helpful, teaching simple ways to notice sensations and calm escalating feelings. Motivational Interviewing helps people who want change but feel stuck, by clarifying values and small next steps. Existential ideas come into play when clients are wrestling with meaning, purpose, or big life choices.
She includes faith-based perspectives for clients who ask for spiritual guidance, keeping those conversations tied to each person’s goals. Sessions tend to focus on concrete skills - communication techniques, coping plans, and problem-solving - alongside time to talk through what matters most.
Barbara aims to help people build practical strategies for handling anger, reducing repeated clashes, and repairing strained relationships. To start, she asks about current struggles, life context, and what the client hopes to change.
How Barbara’s approaches work for online sessions
Barbara uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and goal oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy guides sessions with the person’s priorities, giving time to reflect and decide what matters next. Existential themes are brought in when someone is questioning purpose, direction, or big life choices, focusing on values and meaning.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Barbara will talk with the client about goals, past attempts, and what feels useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time based on what helps the person make progress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, reduce time spent traveling, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let a therapist and client use worksheets, mindfulness exercises, and thought records during live meetings to practice new skills that carry into daily life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, relationship issues, anger, self-esteem, and related concerns like communication and forgiveness.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Barbara combines Client-Centered listening with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other methods to address thinking patterns and coping skills.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 20 years of clinical experience as a licensed therapist in Florida.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.