- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered care
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Barbara
Barbara Bosoni is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 30 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, LGBT issues, intimacy problems, parenting struggles, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
Barbara draws on long experience with individuals, couples, and families and on work in consulting and court settings. She values what clients teach her through their stories and interactions. Her approach is practical and person-focused, aiming to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding.
In sessions she uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to look at emotions and attachment patterns that keep people stuck. She also uses client-centered methods to keep conversations grounded in what matters to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is available when thoughts and behaviors are a clear target for change.
Barbara believes change is possible but often takes focused effort, perseverance, and hope. She talks with clients about small, concrete steps they can try between sessions. She brings direct experience and steady guidance rather than quick fixes.
People who choose her can expect a practical, down-to-earth clinician who pays attention to interaction patterns and to what people have learned from their relationships. She aims to help clients move from where they are toward clearer ways of relating and coping.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and working with strong emotions and attachment patterns to change how people relate and respond. It can help when relationship cycles, fear of abandonment, or closeness issues are central. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's priorities; the therapist reflects and responds to what the person brings to each session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and gives practical tools to test and change unhelpful patterns.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Barbara will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and together they will decide whether EFT, CBT, or client-centered work should guide the sessions. Adjustments are made as progress is observed and needs shift.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Some people find shorter check-ins easier to manage around work, while others prefer a full session when they can schedule it. Because this profile does not list specific session formats, confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Online work can make it easier to maintain consistent appointments and to test new interaction skills in day-to-day life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy to attend to emotions and attachment, client-centered work to follow what matters to the person, and CBT when thoughts and behaviors are a focus.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, and has also served in consulting and court-related roles.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported during 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 session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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