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About Barbara

Barbara Parker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado with nine years of clinical experience. She brings practical, straightforward care and a background that includes service in the U.S. Air Force and work in an inpatient program supporting men transitioning from prison to community settings.

She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, and other life challenges. Her style is person-centered.

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Background and approach

She treats each person as the expert on their own life and follows their lead about what to work on. She says change happens when thoughts are challenged and behavior shifts, so sessions often focus on small, doable steps rather than abstract theory. Barbara uses a blend of approaches to fit each client.

You can expect conversational work that highlights values, practical problem solving, and attention to how daily habits affect mood and functioning. She avoids giving direct advice and instead guides people toward their own solutions. Many people come to her for help with addiction recovery, coping after trauma, parenting strain, career transitions, sleep disruption, or ongoing mood concerns like bipolar disorder.

She also helps with relationship communication, codependency, and caregiver stress. Sessions aim to identify clear goals and build steps you can try between meetings. Barbara tries to keep language simple and actions realistic so progress feels achievable.

She welcomes questions about how therapy could fit into a busy life.

How her approaches translate to online care

Barbara commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT focuses on identifying personal values and taking actions that match those values, which helps with motivation, stress, and ADHD-related life patterns. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and change unhelpful routines.

She treats finding the right approach as a team effort. During early sessions she will talk with clients about goals, test different strategies, and adjust methods based on what fits each person’s needs and preferences. That shared process helps clients try short experiments and keep or change what works for them.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions are good for in-depth conversation and seeing nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be helpful when bandwidth is limited or the session needs to fit a short break. Live chat and text let people check in, try brief coaching, or use messaging between sessions to track homework and progress. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does she help with?
Barbara works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, and many related life challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is person-centered and collaborative. She focuses on practical steps, challenging unhelpful thoughts, and changing behaviors rather than giving direct advice.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience and has worked in settings that include inpatient programs supporting individuals returning to community living after incarceration.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado.
In which languages can I speak with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Barbara provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How do I start therapy with her and how are costs handled?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule based on availability. Costs vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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Experience
9 years
Licensed
Colorado
Languages
English

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