Barbara Jane Barker, LISW-CP
- South Carolina
- SC LISW-CP 5108
Not accepting new clientsVerified 3 hours ago
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Open 7 of the last 30 days
Live availability history
Open on 7 of the last 30 days
When Barbara was open to new clients. We re-check the BetterHelp listing once a day and record what it said, whichever way it went.
Availability over the last 30 days: open to new clients on 7 days, waitlist or full on 23 days. Most recent check, Oct 9: waitlist or full.
Days available
7/30
every one of the last 30 days checked
Availability forecast
Barbara has been open to new clients on 7 of the last 30 days.
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About Barbara
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker, having practiced since 1994. I have a Master's in Social Work from an accredited program. Further, I have advanced training in Family Systems. I have worked with various populations including adults, teenagers, and children. The areas of service include anxiety, mood issues, abuse and neglect, abandonment, mid-life issues, grief, chronic illness, trauma, attachment and adoption, trauma, My therapy style is supportive, open, direct, and treating people with respect and compassion. My theory of practice is Family Systems, with additional theories deemed important to facilitate change. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and joyful life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you! Read more Show less
What Barbara helps with
Specialties and approaches
Specializes in
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Also experienced with
Additional focus areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCancerCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseWomen's issues