- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief and loss
About Barbara
Dr. Dr. Barbara Humbles is an LPC (licensed professional counselor) and an LMFT (licensed marriage and family therapist) practicing in Louisiana with 35 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief and loss, intimacy issues, addictions, trauma, sleep problems, anger, career worries, and depression.
Barbara works in straightforward, conversational sessions. She encourages people to talk about what is most pressing and practical. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on steps that can make daily life a little easier.
Her background includes work with military families and people facing duty or retirement transitions. She also supports those dealing with caregiver strain, blended family challenges, and issues tied to family of origin. Her practice covers a wide range of concerns from first responder stress to substance issues and forgiveness work.
Therapy sessions aim to identify patterns that get in the way and to try small changes that can lead to relief. She listens for communication problems, commitment questions, and control issues, then helps people test realistic alternatives. For many clients this looks like focusing on clear goals and short-term skills while still making room to address deeper losses.
Young adults navigating the jump into independence, careers, and changing relationships may find this approach useful. She accepts international clients and conducts work in English. To begin, readers are asked to use the site's matching and scheduling steps to set a first session.
How Barbara’s approaches translate to online work
Dr. Dr. Barbara Humbles uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common problems like anxiety, relationship conflict, trauma, and grief. One approach focuses on practical skills training that teaches coping strategies for stress, sleep, and anger so people can try concrete changes between sessions. Another approach concentrates on communication and problem-solving in relationships, helping people spot interaction patterns and practice clearer ways of relating.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each person to decide what methods match their goals and preferences, and may adjust plans as therapy progresses. The aim is to find useful tools that fit the client’s life and concerns.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not listed here. Ask about options when you schedule so you can pick times that fit study, work, or family routines. Online sessions can make it easier to keep appointments around classes or shifts, shorten check-ins on busy days, and avoid travel time. For specific session types and scheduling details, confirm current options during the matching step before your first visit.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy problems, addictions, trauma, sleep and anger concerns, career and depression issues.
What is her approach in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and practical, focusing on current problems and steps people can take to feel better in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and client situations.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LPC and LMFT credentials and is licensed in Louisiana.
Can people who live outside the United States work with her?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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