Barbara Parker

Person-centered counselor focused on practical change

LPC Colorado

Experience: 9 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Barbara

Barbara Parker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with nine years of clinical experience. She brings a person-centered stance to her work, helping clients identify priorities and guiding them through the process of change.

Background and approach

Her background includes work in inpatient settings with individuals transitioning from prison to community programs, which shaped her understanding of recovery from addictions and healing from trauma. Barbara uses evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based practices, and motivational interviewing to support practical skill building and emotional insight.

She emphasizes collaborative goal-setting so clients remain in control of what they want to address while she offers expertise on change strategies. Sessions focus on examining thoughts and behaviors, developing coping tools, and creating clear plans to reduce patterns that cause distress.

Clients who value a respectful, nonjudgmental guide will find a straightforward, action-oriented approach that balances empathy with concrete techniques. Barbara’s practice supports people managing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, mood challenges, ADHD, caregiver strain, and a range of life adjustments.

Therapeutic Approaches and How They Work Online

Barbara integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into online work by helping clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and problematic habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used alongside CBT to encourage values-driven action and acceptance of difficult feelings, supporting clients facing grief, life transitions, or chronic stress.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and life circumstances together and adapt methods over time so interventions fit the person's needs rather than forcing a single model into every case.

Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care when travel, work, or caregiving responsibilities make in-person appointments difficult, and they allow work on skills and homework between live conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Barbara commonly address?

Her practice covers stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting and anger, as well as mood and life transition concerns such as bipolar and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She practices in a person-centered way, partnering with clients so they set priorities while offering tools and strategies to change thoughts and behaviors.

What is her professional background and experience?

She has nine years of clinical experience and has worked in inpatient programs supporting people transitioning back into community settings.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the Colorado license CO LPC 15835 and practices in Colorado.

Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available with her?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to begin the intake and matching process.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Colorado

Languages

English