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Barbara Reed, LPC, LMHC
Indiana
LPC and LMHC - anxiety and trauma support
See online therapy options- CBT based strategies
- Motivational interviewing
- Client-centered care
About Barbara
Barbara Reed is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, and an LMHC, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, practicing in Indiana with 12 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and motivation. She also supports people facing grief, parenting challenges, career change, and addiction-related issues.
Her approach starts with listening to each person's story and identifying strengths they already have. She uses practical, structured methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings to test what helps.
Barbara uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered techniques and motivational interviewing. She helps clients break problems into manageable parts and find small changes that make daily life easier. Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused, with attention to communication, boundaries, and coping skills.
She has worked with a range of concerns linked to family of origin, adoption and foster care, blended family issues, and multicultural challenges. Barbara also addresses issues such as body image, codependency, dissociation, immigration stress, phobias, and impulsivity.
In practice she helps clients set short-term goals and track progress. People can expect clear explanations of methods and concrete homework to try between sessions. Language spoken is English and she practices under her Indiana credentials.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Barbara commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in her work. CBT helps people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with clear exercises and brief experiments. Motivational Interviewing focuses on building motivation for change by exploring values and small next steps that feel doable.She also draws on client-centered ideas, which means sessions emphasize listening and the client’s own goals. She will collaborate with each person to choose which approach fits best, adjusting methods as progress and needs become clearer.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking since formats are not specified in her biography. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins during a break. Others appreciate options that don’t require being on camera or that use less bandwidth. The therapist will discuss practical session logistics and plan an approach that fits the client’s schedule and goals.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Arkansas, Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Barbara works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, parenting, and career or life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, structured approach that focuses on identifying patterns and testing small changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with a variety of concerns and populations.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Indiana under those licenses.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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