Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I have been a Licensed Certified Social Worker for 35 years. I have a broad range of experience with all ages of clients. I enjoy working with a variety of ages, problems and situations. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client centered therapy primarily but often adjust my technique to meet the unique needs of my client. I have an easy-going, warm approach to therapy as well as life in general. I love to connect with others using empathy, listening and humor.
I have vast experience with depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, Post Traumatic disorder, aging and caregiving issues. I also have experience with more severe mental health issues and personality disorders. My experiences also include assisting clients with adjustment to physical disability, pain and resulting mental health issues, family and marital issues. I have also worked with Hospice patients and their families helping them to managing death and dying issues.
It is with much admiration and respect that I engage with clients in the journey to wellness and good mental health. I look forward to hearing your story and concerns and working to find solutions.
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Barbara Ackeret-Smith is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (AR LCSW 891-C) with 35 years of clinical experience. She has worked with clients across the lifespan and brings a broad range of practice experience to each therapeutic relationship.
She primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered approaches, adapting techniques as needed to meet each person’s unique circumstances. Barbara maintains an easy-going, warm style and values connection through empathy, attentive listening, and appropriate humor.
Her experience includes treating depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and challenges related to aging and caregiving. She has also supported people facing more severe mental health conditions and personality disorders, and has helped clients adjust to physical disability, chronic pain, and the mental health impacts that can follow.
Barbara’s work has included assisting families and couples with relationship and marital concerns, and supporting hospice patients and their families as they navigate death and dying issues. She approaches the journey to wellness with admiration and respect and looks forward to hearing a client’s story and working together to find solutions.
For many common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions, online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person sessions. Research and clinical experience indicate that these types of issues often respond well to remote counseling.
One major benefit is flexibility – clients can choose the communication method that suits them best, whether that is video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility helps make therapy easier to integrate into busy schedules and daily life.
All participating therapists are licensed professionals, and clients may switch therapists if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. For many people, online therapy provides a practical, accessible option for pursuing mental health support.
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