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Barbara Walsh

Experienced LCSW focused on practical coping skills

LCSW Connecticut

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Barbara

Barbara Walsh is a Connecticut-based licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem struggles.

Background and approach

She works with clients who are coping with life changes, mood and panic disorders, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and a range of concerns from eating and sleeping difficulties to chronic pain and caregiver stress. Her practice also addresses issues such as abandonment, body image, guilt and shame, and isolation.

Her style blends evidence-based methods with an empathic, person-centered stance. Barbara draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused and client-centered techniques to tailor interventions to each person's needs.

She places emphasis on strengthening communication, reducing impulsivity and anger, and supporting emotional regulation so clients may pursue clearer life purpose and improved coping skills. Barbara offers flexible session formats and accepts international clients, adapting therapeutic tools to fit practical constraints and personal preferences.

She holds the Connecticut LCSW credential (CT LCSW 58.003906) and brings long-standing clinical experience to collaborative work aimed at resilience and meaningful change.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, panic, and sleep difficulties. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages values-guided action and learning to live with uncomfortable feelings while pursuing meaningful goals, which can help with stress, chronic illness, and issues around life purpose. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel understood while exploring emotions and strengthening self-worth.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Barbara will work collaboratively with each person to determine what methods best fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She tailors techniques over time and combines elements from different approaches to match evolving needs.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing sessions through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage energy during health challenges, and maintain continuity of care across locations. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured CBT exercises, ACT-based values work, and empathic client-centered support in ways that suit each client's routine and access requirements.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this clinician commonly address?
Barbara works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, bipolar and mood disorders, panic, ADHD, and issues related to eating, sleeping, and chronic illness.
What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?
She integrates several evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered techniques to match each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Barbara brings 30 years of clinical experience working with people on a variety of emotional and behavioral challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with the Connecticut credential CT LCSW 58.003906 and maintains a practice in Connecticut.
Can people who live outside the United States work with this therapist?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people who are outside the country.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
The cost of sessions varies with location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, fill out a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Eating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Connecticut

Languages

English