- Stress and anxiety
- Social anxiety support
- Communication skills
About Barbara
Barbara Phillips is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 23 years of experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Her additional focus includes communication problems, forgiveness, isolation and loneliness, panic attacks, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
She frames sessions as straightforward conversations about what is happening now. She listens for the patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people try practical changes they can test between sessions. Sessions often include clear steps for managing panic symptoms, reducing worry, and improving day-to-day communication.
Barbara adapts the pace to each person. She clarifies goals together and tracks progress in small, observable ways. When grief or anger are the main issues, she uses structured talk and focused exercises to move through strong feelings without getting overwhelmed.
People who struggle with speaking up or meeting new people can expect concrete practice and planning. Barbara works on small behavioral steps, rehearsal of difficult conversations, and strategies to handle moments of intense anxiety. She helps clients notice changes and adjust plans that don’t fit.
Her approach is practical and goal-oriented, with regular reviews of what helps. Sessions are held in English and follow the professional standards of her LPC credential in Georgia. If a reader needs clarification about current session formats, they should confirm options before booking.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Barbara uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach is structured problem-solving, which breaks down difficulties into manageable steps and tests small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. This helps with panic episodes and social situations by giving clear actions to try.Another approach emphasizes exposure-type practice in small, controlled steps. That method involves gradual, repeated facing of feared social situations or triggers while learning coping strategies. It is intended to reduce the intensity of fear over time through repeated practice and planning.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will review concerns, goals, and preferences and recommend which techniques to try first. The plan can be adjusted based on what the client finds useful, with decisions made collaboratively.
The biography does not specify exact session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can help fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and making it easier to schedule short check-ins or full sessions around work or family routines. It also lets people practice skills in real-world settings and bring observations back to the therapist for review.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem issues, and depression, with added focus on social anxiety and panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented, using clear steps and exercises to test changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Barbara has 23 years of professional counseling experience in a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) holding a Georgia LPC credential and practices from Georgia.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.