- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Barbara
Barbara Wagner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with 25 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and difficulty coping with life changes. She also addresses concerns related to family and parenting and mood-related conditions such as bipolar disorder.
Barbara focuses on practical, clear steps in sessions. She treats problems like panic symptoms, obsessive or compulsive thoughts, and feelings of isolation by helping people notice patterns and change unhelpful habits. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented rather than full of jargon.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. She uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck or unmotivated. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set small, doable goals and track progress over time.
Barbara says clients bring important strengths to their work together. She treats clients as the expert on their own life while offering concrete tools and steady guidance. Her style aims to make steps feel manageable and clear, even when social situations or speaking up are intimidating.
People come to her for help with body image worries, codependency, control or communication problems, fertility-related stress, guilt and shame, and other life transitions. She works in English and practices in South Carolina, using straightforward methods to address everyday struggles and mood concerns.
How Barbara’s approaches translate to online work
Barbara uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thought patterns and try out different behaviors; this approach is practical and often focuses on concrete exercises you can practice between sessions. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck, helping them find personal reasons to change and take small steps forward. Solution-Focused Therapy provides short-term, goal-based tools that help people set clear, achievable targets and notice progress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then adjust methods as needed. The plan evolves based on what is working for the individual rather than following a fixed checklist.
Confirm the session options before booking, as specific online formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some formats also make it easier to focus on exercises without needing to be on camera, or to use phone sessions when bandwidth is limited. Discussing practical needs helps shape sessions that fit everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, family and parenting concerns, and mood issues including bipolar disorder.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented, using conversational work to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to set manageable steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience as a counselor in South Carolina.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in South Carolina and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.