- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Mindfulness practices
About Barbara
Barbara Brown is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 29 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and young adult issues.
Barbara talks plainly about life changes and loss. She helps people name what is hard and take small steps forward. Sessions focus on practical coping, emotional expression, and building routines that reduce overwhelm.
Her approach draws on client-centered work, emotionally-focused ideas, mindfulness, and narrative techniques. That means listening first, noticing patterns in feelings and relationships, practicing present-moment awareness, and looking at the stories people tell themselves to find different options.
Clients of different ages and backgrounds have come to her for grief, end-of-life matters, caretaking strain, and mood concerns. She has also worked with issues related to aging, communication problems, control and forgiveness. Barbara encourages people to try approaches that stretch comfort zones so change becomes possible.
Sessions aim to balance support and practical steps. She guides people through problem-solving, emotional processing, and developing skills to manage daily life. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see if it feels like a fit.
How her approaches translate to online work
Barbara combines client-centered therapy and mindfulness practices in straightforward ways. Client-centered work focuses on listening closely and helping people name their feelings so they can make decisions that fit their values. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they pick techniques to try and adjust them as needed rather than committing to one method from the start.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time that interrupts work or study. These practical benefits help people in early adulthood manage therapy alongside school, jobs, and shifting routines.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, compassion fatigue, and young adult issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses client-centered therapy, emotionally-focused methods, mindfulness, and narrative techniques to listen, explore feelings, and change unhelpful patterns.
How long has she been practicing?
Barbara has 29 years of clinical experience working across a range of settings with people at many life stages.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the Commonwealth of Virginia and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to meet with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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