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Barbara Kirkman

Online only

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Accepting new clients
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp. This is a sponsored listing.

About me

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology. I went back for my Masters because of my own addictions and my recovery. I am also a Domestic Abuse survivor. My first job after graduation was working in a recovery center After that, I worked as an Aftercare Supervisor where I helped clients maintain their recovery during the first crucial months. Next, I took a position as an outpatient therapist at a community mental health agency. Here I gained experience counseling people with various mental health disorders such as depression, anxieties, schizophrenia and trauma. I have a strong interest in counseling clients who are survivors or victims of Domestic Abuse as I am a survivor of both physical and emotional abuse.

I have experience is a variety of approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and trauma recovery. I am a liberal thinker and embrace life-style choices. My theory of recovery is that my clients are the experts and I offer them my experiences and help them find their own path to recovery.

My hours are mostly day time hours with a few evening and weekend hours. I strive to accommodate my clients by being flexible. I encourage self-awareness and personal growth.

I hope to help you find your best life full of meaning, joy and satisfaction.

AREAS OF INTEREST

STRESS/ANXIETY
DEPRESSION
TRAUMA
COPING WITH LIFE CHANGES
COUPLES COUNSELING
DOMESTIC ABUSE
ADDICTION
BIPOLAR DISORDER
ANGER MANAGEMENT
GRIEF
PTSD

License

Specialties and clinical interests

Therapy types

Licensed to see clients in

Years in practice

40

Languages

  • English