- Anger management
- Relationship work
- CBT and client-centered
About Jacques-Paul
Jacques-Paul Barbour is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts with 23 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on anger, relationships, addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting concerns, and related life stressors. Sessions are conducted in English and Arabic.
He trained at Cambridge College and has worked in private practice and hospital emergency departments. He has also taught psychology and human services courses at community colleges and four-year institutions. That mix of clinical and teaching work influences how he structures sessions.
His approach is practical and solution-focused while allowing time to look at deeper emotional patterns. He uses client-centered methods to center what matters to the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot and change habits of thinking and behavior that feed anger and anxiety.
Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy are also part of his toolkit when exploring readiness for change and the stories people tell about themselves. Psychodynamic ideas may be drawn on to notice recurring relationship patterns and family-of-origin influences.
He commonly supports people with intimacy and sexuality questions, compulsive behaviors including pornography use, LGBT identity concerns, caregiving stress, cancer-related emotional impact, and issues around blended families and communication. He emphasizes straightforward, respectful conversation and practical steps people can try between sessions.
For someone worried about losing their temper or managing another person’s anger, he aims to help identify triggers, build coping skills, and improve communication. He invites clients to set clear goals and to review progress over time.
How his approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s priorities and the relationship in the room. It helps when someone wants a therapist who listens carefully and follows what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical strategies to change them; it is often used for anger, anxiety, and depression. Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change and build momentum toward goals, which can be useful for addictions or repeated patterns.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is reviewed.
The practical benefits of online work can include fitting sessions into a busy week and easier access if travel is difficult. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Many clients find that remote sessions let them keep regular meetings and follow through on skill practice between appointments without needing extra commute time.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English, Arabic
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He supports adults with losing their temper, workplace frustration, building resentment, and coping with someone else’s anger. Anger is listed among his core concerns.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and solution-focused while allowing space to explore deeper emotional patterns. He combines client-centered listening with concrete skills work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 23 years of experience working in private practice and hospital emergency departments, and as an adjunct faculty member teaching psychology and human services courses.
What credentials and region does he practice from?
He holds the credential MA LMHC and works in Massachusetts as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what about cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.