- Anxiety and stress
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Acceptance based methods
About Barbara
Barbara Walsh is a Connecticut licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 30 years of experience. She works with people who are coping with anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem issues, and related concerns such as sleep or eating problems.
She focuses on practical skills and clear conversation. Sessions include talking through problems, learning strategies to manage strong emotions, and practicing new ways to respond in stressful situations. She also supports people dealing with mood swings, ADHD, panic symptoms, and the strain of caregiving.
Barbara draws on several established therapy methods. She uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice difficult thoughts and still take steps toward meaningful goals. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try small experiments to change them.
Client-centered and emotionally focused work shape how she listens and responds. That means sessions often include careful reflection of what the person says, and attention to emotional needs in relationships and communication. Dialectical behavior tools may be offered for managing intense feelings and urges.
Her practice also addresses issues like abandonment, body image, guilt and shame, isolation, and life-purpose questions. People are encouraged to set realistic goals, try specific coping practices between sessions, and reassess progress together.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that matter to the person. It can help when anxiety or fear interfere with daily activities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small, practical experiments to reduce distress and change patterns of behavior. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand emotions in relationships and improve communication and emotional connection.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss these methods during early sessions and collaborate with the client to decide which strategies match their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made.
Session-format details should be confirmed before booking. The practical advantages of online work include fitting sessions into a busy day, shorter check-ins when needed, and options that reduce travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to practice skills between meetings and to bring real-life situations into discussion. Confirm which session formats are available when you arrange your first appointment.
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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 anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem struggles, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, panic symptoms, and related issues like isolation and body image.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, ACT, DBT, and emotionally focused work to address emotions and behavior step by step.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker in Connecticut.
What is her credential and where is she based?
She is a Connecticut LCSW and practices with clients in Connecticut.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm licensure and scheduling details before booking across time zones.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.