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Barbara Morris, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Anxiety and Grief
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Barbara
Barbara Morris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 16 years of experience. She helps people cope with grief, stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and mood issues such as depression and bipolar. She also supports people facing career questions, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and later-life concerns.
Her way of working is practical and straightforward. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and change small everyday habits. She draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness tools when emotion regulation or distress tolerance is needed.
Barbara trained with a Master of Social Work from Barry University and holds the LCSW credential in Florida. Her background includes work in child welfare, child and adolescent disorders, parenting support, family crisis, and end-of-life care. She also studied aspects of infant mental health and gerontology.
Sessions focus on clear goals and concrete steps. People can expect conversations that identify patterns, test new responses, and build skills they can use between meetings. She also brings motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas to help people move toward practical change.
Barbara says she begins where the client is and adapts methods to fit each person’s situation. That means early sessions typically map the problem, set short-term goals, and agree on simple tasks to try before the next meeting.
How Barbara uses structured approaches in online sessions
Barbara commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing small changes to see what helps. Client-centered methods prioritize listening and building an understanding of the person's perspective, which can make goal-setting more practical.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques when people need help managing strong emotions or improving distress tolerance. DBT offers specific skills for emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and grounding, often taught in short, repeatable steps that can be practiced between sessions.
Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals, try methods in session, and adjust the plan as they learn what works. That means early meetings focus on mapping problems, choosing a reasonable next step, and agreeing how to evaluate progress.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break, a no-commute session, or an appointment that does not require being on camera. These practical benefits help people maintain consistency while they practice new skills.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with most often?
She works with grief, stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression and bipolar, and related life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test different reactions. Sessions often include practical exercises to try between meetings.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 16 years of practice experience and a Master of Social Work from Barry University with a history of child welfare and end-of-life work.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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