I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and National Certified Counselor who works with adults looking to feel more grounded, emotionally balanced, and confident in their lives. I often support people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma-related stress, and the lasting impact of difficult or emotionally challenging life experiences. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable being yourself — a place that is supportive, collaborative, and free of judgment. Therapy with me isn’t about being “fixed”; it’s about understanding yourself better, building healthy coping tools, improving relationships, and finding ways to show up in life that feel more authentic and aligned with who you are. I tailor therapy to each person’s needs, strengths, and goals. Together, we work toward clarity, healing, self-compassion, and a stronger sense of balance and fulfillment.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, my focus is on helping you feel safe, welcomed, and understood. We will spend time exploring what brings you to therapy, what you have been experiencing, and what you would like to work toward. This meeting allows us to get to know one another, clarify your goals, and begin forming a collaborative plan for treatment. I will explain my therapeutic approach, review confidentiality, and outline what you can expect from our work together. You will have space to ask questions, share relevant history, and talk openly about the challenges you are facing at your own pace.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
One of my biggest strengths is building genuine, caring connections with the people I work with. I’m intentional about creating an environment where you feel safe, respected, and truly heard. I listen with curiosity and compassion so I can understand your story and what matters most to you. From there, I draw from approaches such as cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and narrative work — always adapting to what fits you best. It’s a privilege to walk alongside people as they gain insight, work through difficult seasons, and begin to recognize their own resilience and strengths.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work with adults navigating a variety of emotional and life challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, substance use, and major life transitions. I also enjoy supporting individuals who carry the effects of past emotional experiences into their present lives — whether that shows up as low self-esteem, difficulty setting boundaries, or feeling stuck in old patterns. My focus is on helping you better understand yourself, develop healthier ways of coping, and move toward a life that feels more steady, meaningful, and aligned with who you want to be.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I help clients understand the link between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Through this structured approach, we work together to identify and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns, empowering individuals to develop practical skills that foster resilience and positive change in managing various challenges such as anxiety, depression, and behavior modification.
EMDR
I employ Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to address and process traumatic experiences stored in the brain. Using bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or taps, we navigate these experiences, facilitating their adaptive resolution. EMDR often leads to transformative shifts, reducing the emotional distress associated with past trauma and fostering a more positive and integrated sense of self.
Motivational Interviewing
I guide clients toward self-directed change by fostering intrinsic motivation and exploring their readiness for transformation. Through empathetic listening and collaborative conversations, I support individuals in resolving ambivalence, amplifying their internal motivation, and empowering them to make meaningful, sustainable changes aligned with their values and goals.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use DBT with individuals facing challenges with emotional regulation, interpersonal difficulties, and self-destructive behaviors. DBT combines cognitive and behavioral strategies, offering practical skills to enhance emotional well-being and foster healthier relationships.
9 ratings with written reviews
July 18, 2025
Seeing Barbara’s profile instantly stuck out with me- her goals and challenges make me feel deeper and want to be better, at the same time being comfortable expressing myself. She was able to pinpoint exactly where I needed to address certain issues. I am able to reflect on what I need to work on and use it in my life at any given moment. I will with no doubt see her again in a future session.
June 29, 2025
I resisted therapy forever. I recently decided that I could use some help navigating post divorce and being single while trying to find someone to connect with. I have completed five sessions with Barbara Parchment and have only positive feelings about the experience so far. She puts me at ease with her lack of judging and clearly remembers what we discussed so far. She gets me to see on my own rather than giving direct advice. I am always surprised when my time is up as the time passes quickly.
June 10, 2025
I wish we could do more then 2 choices on the therapy style because I was very impressed with our first session. Barbara was amazing and i am very much so looking forward to working with her. I felt very comfortable and was able to open up about my issues and what i need to work on and Barbara was already making a plans for things to work on. Im so glad i found her and very much so looking forward to working with Barbara