(he/him)
My name is Joshua Barbour, I am a board Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the state of Massachusetts. I earned my Bachelors and Masters in Social Work both from Bridgewater State University. I work with individuals, families and couples. Having been a social worker for the last decade, I have a true appreciation for the vulnerability and strength it takes for someone to seek support and engage in services.
My expectations for the initial session is to simply build a rapport with the person I am serving. I expect to review the expectations, limitations and barriers to therapy. Gather assessment information and determine whether or not I will be able to meet the client's expectations prior to continuing services.
My greatest strengths as a clinician include my ability to build strong therapeutic rapport, create a nonjudgmental and safe environment, that will best support the client's needs.
My approach to therapy is client centered and I operate with the understanding that everyone is their own best expert "no one can know you better than you". My style is to facilitate a discussion using motivational interviewing and strength-based techniques to best support you in identifying and achieving your own specific goals.
ADHD
Anxiety
Foster Care/Adoption
Couples Counseling
Depression
Family Conflict
Man
White
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Massachusetts
Harvard Pilgrim
Motivational Interviewing
I use motivational interviewing for treatment to create a supportive environment that empowers clients to identify their own motivations and strengthen their commitment to positive behavioral change.
Strength-Based
I use strength-based for treatment to support clients building confidence, recognizing their competencies, and use their existing strengths to overcome challenges.