- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and mood
- Emotion-focused work
About Barbara
Barbara Walsh is a Connecticut-based LCSW with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, and other common life pressures. Her practice also covers ADHD, bipolar concerns, sleep and eating difficulties, and compassion fatigue.
Barbara uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside other approaches to help people name emotions and notice patterns that keep them stuck. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to introduce practical skills for managing thoughts and feelings. Sessions are conversational and focused on what the client wants to change.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice in community and outpatient settings. Over three decades she has helped people work through grief, abandonment issues, and recovery from trauma. She also supports people dealing with chronic pain, illness, and caregiver stress, helping them adapt daily routines and coping strategies.
Barbara pays attention to communication challenges, control issues, and impulsivity. She helps people reduce panic, manage mood swings, and address guilt or shame that interfere with daily life. Work can include setting small goals, practicing new behaviors, and learning emotion regulation skills.
People considering therapy are invited to think about current struggles and practical goals before a first meeting. To begin, a short questionnaire helps match needs and clarify initial steps. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches used in online sessions
Barbara often draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify core emotions and patterns that keep them feeling stuck. EFT focuses on the emotional experience itself and on shifting how people respond to strong feelings, which can help with anxiety, relationship patterns, and emotional avoidance.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to encourage values-based action. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that align with what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot and change unhelpful thought patterns and to build concrete coping skills for mood and anxiety problems.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past to decide which methods to emphasize. That collaboration guides session focus and homework between meetings.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They can also let people choose quieter surroundings or skip being on camera, depending on what helps them engage. Licensed professionals can adjust pacing and techniques to match each person’s needs and daily schedule.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, sleep and eating issues, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related struggles such as abandonment, body image, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with ACT, CBT, DBT, and client-centered methods. Sessions are conversational and aim to name emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Barbara has 30 years of clinical experience in Connecticut working in community and outpatient settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Connecticut and provides services from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I 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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