Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 4 ratings

Barbara Byrne

LCSW, 25 years of experience

Frequently rebooked

Solution oriented
Humorous
Authentic

About me

In my 25+ years as psychotherapist I have a profound respect for the vast human experience and the resilience of the human spirit. I am a welcoming and safe presence for clients who are seeking to be heard and understood. I have a compassionate and direct style that conveys my ability to offer a unique perspective. I work with each individual's strengths to build skills and coping strategies to manage symptoms and life's stresses.

Get to know me

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

I discuss what therapy is and isn't and I review the consents and confidentiality policies. I ask questions about the the client's background as well as their current situation to get to know them and what brought them into therapy.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Most clients feel immediatly comfortable with me and appreciate that I provide gentile and honest feedback

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work well with adults and adolescents, male or female. I am comfortable providing individual, couple or family therapy.

Specialties

Top specialties

AnxietyDepression

Other specialties

GriefHealth/Medical Issues

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Assisting clients in understanding how their thoughts can influence their emotions and behavior is often the first step in a client feeling empowered to make changes

Couples Counseling

Often couples have difficulty examining the dynamics between them and how each of them has a role in miscommunication or conflicts

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Mindfulness practices asssit clients in recognizing their emotions thru sensations in their bodies and techniques to manage their emotions

Location

Offers in-person in 5131 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209Virtual

Licensed in

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 4 ratings

3 ratings with written reviews

July 10, 2025

Barbara was great! I only have had one session with her but I feel very comfortable and I can’t what meet with her again.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 1 with Barbara

July 3, 2025

If I could check off all the above descriptions for Barbara’s sessions I absolutely would! Her guidance & knowledge helps this 79yr old walk out of the office with new tools to improve my life ! Barbara is very good at making you feel comfortable and your feelings matter ! She has excellent insight with her suggestions and guidance to help you live your best life . I highly recommend Barbara to anyone who is a work in progress, and wants better mental wellness.

Verified client, age 65+

Review shared after session 5 with Barbara

May 29, 2025

Barbara is very willing to listen , evaluate your situation and provide helpful suggestions/tools that one can use in their healing journey . She’s very kind and supportive of her patients thought process , and guides them accordingly..

Verified client, age 65+

Review shared after session 1 with Barbara