CBTTherapistsUSA

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

BK Portrait of Barbara Kaminer

Barbara Kaminer

Experienced LCSW focused on practical change

LCSW Kentucky

Experience
39 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
Continue with Barbara

About Barbara

Barbara Kaminer is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Kentucky who brings nearly four decades of practice to clients seeking help with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting, self-esteem, ADHD, and many related concerns.

Background and approach

She began her career working with children, adolescents, and families and has more recently supported veterans, often addressing mood concerns and suicidality while emphasizing early help when people sense something is off. Her manner is open, encouraging, and interactive, balanced with a straightforward, respectful style that invites clear communication and collaboration.

Barbara favors practical, goal-oriented work that helps people regain footing and move toward healthier routines and relationships. She values being present in sessions and prefers formats where she can see or hear clients directly rather than text-only interactions.

Barbara integrates approaches that include cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered listening, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to tailor work to each person’s needs. Her long experience in Kentucky informs a grounded, empathic approach aimed at helping clients notice early signs of distress and take steps toward positive change.

Therapeutic approaches and online support



Barbara commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered methods in her online work. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on exploring patterns of thought and behavior to identify practical strategies for reducing anxiety, managing mood, improving sleep, and addressing addictive or compulsive patterns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, giving clients space to express concerns while the therapist reflects and helps clarify goals and values.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Barbara works with each person to determine which combination of techniques best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time as the work evolves and new priorities emerge.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to continue care from a distance. Barbara prefers to see or at least hear clients during sessions rather than rely on text-only exchanges, and she aims to create an accessible, steady path toward practical change through remote formats.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, parenting, self-esteem, ADHD, and many other related areas.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is open, encouraging, interactive, and respectfully straightforward; she blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to address goals practically.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 39 years of experience, having worked with children, adolescents, families, and more recently veterans, and brings long-standing practice in a variety of clinical situations.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Kentucky under KY LCSW 464, providing services from that state.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, though she prefers formats where she can see or at least hear clients and does not accept text-only clients.
How are sessions billed and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityEmptinessFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

39+ years

Licensed

Kentucky

Languages

English