Barbara Lefdal
Experienced support for grief, anxiety, and life transitions 30 years experience Caregiver and aging support Stress and grief care
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About
Barbara Lefdal, LPC-MH, is a licensed therapist in South Dakota with 30 years of experience supporting adults through difficult seasons and emotionally complex transitions. Her work focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, compassion fatigue, and coping with major life changes, with a particular commitment to older adults, caregivers, and individuals dealing with isolation or loneliness.
Her counseling style is compassionate and thoughtful, creating space for clients to explore what they are feeling while building practical ways to move forward. Barbara helps clients address challenges that can accompany social anxiety, communication problems, and the ongoing effort to strengthen self-worth and self-love, especially when life has been shaped by painful experiences or trauma. She also brings focused support for concerns like guilt and shame, codependency, and control issues, meeting clients with understanding as they work to make sense of their experiences.
Across her practice, Barbara aims to offer steady guidance and a supportive environment where clients can develop resilience, reconnect with inner strengths, and navigate the emotional realities of aging, caregiving, and other profound personal transitions.
Her counseling style is compassionate and thoughtful, creating space for clients to explore what they are feeling while building practical ways to move forward. Barbara helps clients address challenges that can accompany social anxiety, communication problems, and the ongoing effort to strengthen self-worth and self-love, especially when life has been shaped by painful experiences or trauma. She also brings focused support for concerns like guilt and shame, codependency, and control issues, meeting clients with understanding as they work to make sense of their experiences.
Across her practice, Barbara aims to offer steady guidance and a supportive environment where clients can develop resilience, reconnect with inner strengths, and navigate the emotional realities of aging, caregiving, and other profound personal transitions.
- Location:
- South Dakota, United States
- Years Experience:
- 30
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: SD LPC-MH LPC-MH30757
- NPI Number: 1073915310
- License: LPC-MH (South Dakota)
Thoughtful Therapy Approaches, Made Accessible Online
Barbara Lefdal, LPC-MH, draws from several well-established approaches to help clients work through anxiety, depression, grief, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where clients can clarify emotions, strengthen self-understanding, and identify what matters most as they move forward.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It can be especially helpful for noticing unhelpful thinking patterns, building coping skills for stress and anxiety, and creating small, realistic steps toward change. Mindfulness Therapy helps clients practice staying present with difficult feelings and sensations, which can reduce overwhelm and support steadier responses during challenging moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Barbara collaborates with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and current challenges, then adjusts the focus and tools over time so the work feels relevant and workable.
Online therapy also offers flexibility in how sessions happen. Clients can meet by video calls or phone sessions, and can also use live chat or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or times when leaving home feels difficult.
How much experience does Barbara Lefdal have?
Barbara Lefdal has 30 years of experience.
Is Barbara Lefdal a licensed therapist?
Yes. Barbara Lefdal is licensed as an LPC-MH (Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health). Her license is SD LPC-MH (LPC-MH30757).
In which languages does Barbara Lefdal provide therapy?
Barbara Lefdal provides therapy in English.
Where is Barbara Lefdal located?
Barbara Lefdal is located in South Dakota.
How can I work with Barbara Lefdal as my therapist?
You can work with Barbara Lefdal through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Barbara Lefdal work with international clients?
No. Barbara Lefdal does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Barbara Lefdal cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.