Licensed to practice in Connecticut and accepts 39 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety and 1 more.

Barbara August

LPC, 20 years of experience
Warm
Solution oriented
Authentic
VirtualAvailable

I am a professional counselor currently licensed in Connecticut. I have also worked in Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island over the last 20 years. I have a Master of Arts from the University of Colorado at Denver and I am committed to learning new techniques and modalities of effective treatments. My approach is holistic and unique to each individual.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session we will identify your issues and establish a plan that sets realistic goals with a solution focused outcome.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My vast experience counseling clients with addiction, anxiety, depression and family problems have led me to a holistic approach to therapy that is unique to each client.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

My clients are seeking a safe place to explore their problems and have a compassionate goal directed treatment plan.

Specialties

Top specialties

Addiction

Anger Management

Anxiety

Other specialties

Depression

I identify as

White

Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)

Children (6 to 12)

Elders (65 and above)

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Connecticut

Accepts

Aetna

Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

Aetna - Allied Benefits

Aetna - Luminare

Aetna - Moda

Aetna - WebTPA

Aetna – HealthEZ

All Savers

Amerihealth Administrators

Arlo

AvMed

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Anthem

Independence Administrators

Independence Blue Cross

Cash - $100 per session

Centivo

Cigna

Cigna - HealthEZ

EAP:Cigna

EAP:Evernorth

EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum

Evernorth

GTEB

Golden Rule

Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

Medicaid

Husky Health

UnitedHealthcare/Optum

Optum

OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

Oscar

Oxford

Surest (formerly Bind)

Tufts Health/Cigna

United Medical Resources

UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Motivational Interviewing

I utilize client centered approaches to therapy incorporating CBT/DBT for learning new coping skills.

, 132 ratings

11 ratings with written reviews

June 21, 2026

She made me feel comfortable even though it was my first time, so I do appreciate it greatly.

Verified client, age 18-24
Review shared after session 1 with Barbara

September 10, 2025

I've had a few sessions with Barbara now and she has been really great at listening and being kind and open minded about my struggles and any questions that I've had as well as helping me find solutions for my issues. Her energy is very lovely!

Verified client, age 18-24
Review shared after session 5 with Barbara

August 24, 2025

I I really enjoyed my first session with Barbara. She was very understanding no judgment at all. I felt the connection almost instant with her and look forward to our weekly meetings. I feel she is the one that is fit for me and slowly I can start opening up about my trauma

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Barbara