- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Grief and bereavement
About Barbara
Barbara Brown is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the Commonwealth of Virginia with 29 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and bipolar concerns.
Barbara has worked in many settings with people across the age span. She has experience supporting young adults, adults, and older adults facing loss, transitions, and mood challenges. Her practice also addresses aging and geriatric issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and midlife concerns.
Her approach draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with Client-Centered, Mindfulness, and Narrative methods. Sessions include direct listening, guided reflection, and exercises to name and work with emotions that feel stuck. She helps people notice patterns and try small changes in how they relate to themselves and others.
Barbara pays attention to what a person brings and adjusts methods to fit those needs. She mixes gentle challenge with practical strategies to break routine responses that no longer work. Work can include communication skills, managing mood symptoms, grief processing, and addressing control or forgiveness issues.
Barbara uses language that is straightforward and practical. She asks about daily life, current stressors, and what a person hopes for from counseling. People are invited to take small steps, test new ways of coping, and build from what already feels possible.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and name core emotions and attachment needs, which can change how they respond to stress and relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the person's concerns, helping people feel heard and guide their own next steps. Mindfulness Therapy adds short exercises to notice thoughts and bodily sensations, useful for anxiety, stress, and mood regulation.Finding the right mix is part of the work. Barbara will collaborate with each person to choose which approaches to use based on symptoms, goals, and what feels most helpful. She checks in about progress and adjusts methods when something is not working.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into busy schedules and reducing travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular appointments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and permit video or phone options depending on what the practice supports. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know the available formats and can pick what fits your daily life.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and bipolar issues. Additional areas include aging and geriatric concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and midlife challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with Client-Centered, Mindfulness, and Narrative approaches. Sessions involve listening, naming emotions, and trying practical steps to change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Barbara has 29 years of counseling experience working in a range of settings. That experience includes work with people across the age span and with complex life changes.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the Commonwealth of Virginia and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees 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 a first session.
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