Barbara Morris

Barbara Morris is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with 16 years of experience working primarily with children, families, and individuals. Her practice has addressed a wide range of concerns including child welfare, childhood and adolescent disorders, parenting challenges, family crisis, depression, anxiety, developmental health issues, palliative care and end-of-life needs, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger management, self-esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

She holds a Master of Social Work from Barry University and a Bachelor of Social Work with a minor in Psychology. In addition, she has certifications in Child Welfare, Infant Mental Health, and Gerontology, and she began a master’s in ministry program with a concentration in Counseling at the University of Ft. Lauderdale. Barbara is licensed in Florida as a clinical social worker; she holds an LCSW credential (license SW12225).

Barbara practices from a cognitive behavioral foundation while integrating multiple therapeutic theories to match each person’s needs. Her approach emphasizes meeting individuals where they are and creating a collaborative, non-judgmental therapeutic experience. She draws on person-centered principles, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution-focused methods, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), existential perspectives, and mindfulness-based techniques to support healing and practical change.

Over her career she has supported clients across the lifespan and diverse life situations, offering warm, integrative care aimed at coping with grief, navigating life changes, reducing stress and anxiety, resolving family conflicts, improving relationships, and addressing trauma and abuse.