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Barbara Doll, LISW
Ohio
LISW in Ohio - anxiety and addictions
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
- Motivational interviewing
About Barbara
Barbara Doll is an Ohio LISW with 25 years of clinical and mediation experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, family conflict, and parenting concerns. Her work often addresses practical problems such as communication breakdowns, control issues, and separation or divorce.
Barbara uses a straightforward, problem-solving approach. She listens to the immediate issue, then works with the person to try small changes and notice what helps. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on steps that can reduce distress or improve interactions at home.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test new ways of responding. Mindfulness techniques are used to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactive distress. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are unsure about change, especially around substance use or other addictive behaviors.
Her practice also incorporates client-centered and solution-focused elements. That means conversations center on the person’s priorities and on practical goals that can be reached in a few sessions. People often work on clearer communication, setting boundaries, or coping plans for panic and anxiety.
Barbara is familiar with a wide range of concerns, including domestic violence, hoarding, eating and food-related problems, mood and panic disorders, and many issues faced by women. She works in English and practices in Ohio as an LISW.
How Barbara uses structured approaches online
Barbara commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. CBT sessions typically involve identifying a problematic thought or behavior, trying a small experiment between sessions, and reviewing what changed. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the person’s goals and make sessions responsive to what matters most that week.Mindfulness Therapy is offered to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactive responses to stress or panic. Mindfulness work may include brief, guided exercises that help slow down automatic reactions and make choices more deliberate. These approaches suit problems like anxiety, panic, and repetitive behavior patterns tied to addiction or emotional overwhelm.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to clarify goals, try specific techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This means sessions can shift toward skills practice, motivational work, or short-term problem solving as needed.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins around a break, or sessions that avoid travel time. Talk with the therapist about scheduling and the practical setup that will best fit everyday routines.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, and parenting concerns. Additional areas include mood and panic issues, communication problems, and recovery from separation or domestic violence.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and focused on small, testable changes. Conversations aim to identify specific thoughts and habits to change and build clear, achievable steps forward.
What is her background and experience?
She has 25 years of professional work in therapy and mediation helping people with a range of concerns from addiction to family conflict.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds the LISW credential and practices in Ohio.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
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