Barbara Kirkman, LPC
- Texas
- TX LPC 16754
Accepting new clientsVerified 9 hours ago
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Open 16 of the last 30 days
Live availability history
Open on 16 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 16 days, waitlist or full on 14 days. Most recent check, Oct 27: accepting new clients.
Days available
16/30
every one of the last 30 days checked
Availability forecast
Barbara has been open to new clients on 16 of the last 30 days, including today.
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About Barbara
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology. I went back for my Masters because of my own addictions and my recovery. I am also a Domestic Abuse survivor. My first job after graduation was working in a recovery center After that, I worked as an Aftercare Supervisor where I helped clients maintain their recovery during the first crucial months. Next, I took a position as an outpatient therapist at a community mental health agency. Here I gained experience counseling people with various mental health disorders such as depression, anxieties, schizophrenia and trauma. I have a strong interest in counseling clients who are survivors or victims of Domestic Abuse as I am a survivor of both physical and emotional abuse. I have experience is a variety of approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and trauma recovery. I am a liberal thinker and embrace life-style choices. My theory of recovery is that my clients are the experts and I offer them my experiences and help them find their own path to recovery. My hours are mostly day time hours with a few evening and weekend hours. I strive to accommodate my clients by being flexible. I encourage self-awareness and personal growth. I hope to help you find your best life full of meaning, joy and satisfaction. AREAS OF INTEREST STRESS/ANXIETY DEPRESSION TRAUMA-Domestic Abuse Survivor COPING WITH LIFE CHANGES COUPLES COUNSELING DOMESTIC ABUSE ADDICTION-Recovering Alcoholic BIPOLAR DISORDER ANGER MANAGEMENT GRIEF PTSD Read more Show less
What Barbara helps with
Specialties and approaches
Specializes in
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsBipolar disorderDepressionRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD
Approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness Therapy
Also experienced with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCodependencyDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameInfidelityMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues