Barbara Kirkman
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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
License(s)
Specialties and clinical interests
- 8: Sexual Abuse
- ADHD
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Betrayal Trauma
- Binge Eating
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Body Image
- Career
- Custody Evaluation
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Divorce Mediation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief & Loss
- LGBTQIA+
- Obesity & Weight Management
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pet Loss
- Phobias & Fears
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS)
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep Disorders
- Stress/Stress Management
- Suicidality
- Trauma & PTSD
- Violence
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness