- stress and anxiety
- communication skills
- anger management
About Barbara
Dr. Dr. Barbara Humbles is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Louisiana with 35 years of clinical experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship problems, intimacy concerns, addiction issues, trauma, sleep troubles, anger, and career or life transitions. She also supports those facing compassion fatigue and challenges tied to aging or caregiving.
Her style is direct and practical. Sessions focus on naming what is happening, noticing patterns, and learning concrete ways to respond differently. She pays attention to how stress, sleep, and past hurts feed anger and other strong feelings. Work can include problem-solving, communication skills, and steps to reduce overwhelm.
Barbara has long experience with family-of-origin issues, blended family stress, and fatherhood concerns. She also has worked with people affected by domestic violence, divorce, substance use problems, and disasters. First responder and military family issues are part of her background, including active duty and retirement challenges.
In sessions she aims to make it possible to say difficult things without judgment. That can mean practicing new ways to speak up, setting limits, or managing intense reactions in the moment. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical coaching tools to support change.
People who choose her often want concrete steps to handle resentment, outbursts, or simmering anger. She helps clients create habits that reduce escalation, improve communication, and rebuild trust after conflict.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills. One common technique teaches clear communication and boundary setting to reduce escalation in relationships; this helps when frustration builds at home or work. Another approach breaks down strong emotions into patterns of thought, body signs, and behavior, and teaches short steps to interrupt those patterns so anger does not spiral.Choosing the right method is part of the work. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then try approaches together to see what fits. That collaborative process guides whether sessions emphasize skills practice, problem solving, or coaching for behavior change.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which online formats are used. Online work can make it easier to schedule therapy around work or family life, fit shorter coaching-style check-ins into a busy day, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals commonly use online sessions to maintain continuity of care and to practice new skills in everyday settings, but please verify the exact options with the therapist when you sign up.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, trauma, sleep problems, anger, career issues, and related challenges.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Her approach is practical and direct, focusing on naming patterns, teaching communication skills, and building steps to manage strong emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 35 years of professional work experience in counseling and therapy.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She holds LPC and LMFT credentials and practices in Louisiana.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does accept international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.