Barbara "Barb" Kroening - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

12 years experience

About Barbara “Barb” Kroening

Asking for help can be very difficult and I believe it takes a lot of strength. I feel everybody needs a little help at some point in their life and there is nothing wrong with that. I embrace the opportunity to be the person people can reach out to for that help. I feel honesty is very important and will offer a safe, non judgmental space for you to openly share your thoughts and struggles.

I am a licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Iowa with 15 years work experience. I believe it is important to meet people where they are at and am willing to do so while also offering gentle encouragement to help people get to where they want to be. I have worked with individuals with substance abuse issues, anger issues, trauma history, relationship issues, grief and loss, and parenting issues. I have worked closely with immigration populations on a professional and personal basis.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Licenses

LISW

072666

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Domestic violence
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Immigration issues
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Sexual assault and abuse
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Barbara is great! She takes the time to listen my problems/concerns and help me to work on them.<br /> She's caring and always keep an eye on her patients wellbeing.”

“Barb is awesome! I’d recommend her to anyone needing help!”

“I enjoyed the questions she asked to get more information while responding to what I’m saying”

“A great listener who loves to dig deep”

“Barb is always sensitive to my concerns, and thoughtful / helpful while working with me and my many questions and worries.”

“She is an amazing therapist<br /> I am grateful i am her client <br /> I am happy with the way she truly listens and gives great insight and recommendations”

“Barb as she is referred to as my therapist is very kind compassionate and she is a good listener. If you need to talk to someone please try her very best I can say my first time talking to a therapist so for me it was a good experience.”

“She was great!”

“Barb is amazing!!”

“Barb is a very warm and understanding individual. I always feel listened to, but she also asks questions relating to previous sessions so you can work on things over time. I couldn’t speak more highly of her.”

“Barbara was very compassionate and understanding during our sessions. She is empathetic especially to those who are neurodivergent and have family troubles. I can't recommend her enough!”

“Barb is fantastic”

“Barb is very compassionate and understanding of neurodivergent and general issues! And she is accommodating with therapy formats as well”

“Barb is kind, warm and a lovely human to have in your corner. Online therapy was not right for me, but she made my week better every time we talked. If you are looking for someone, she is a great resource and will walk you through all of your feelings. I highly recommend her.”

“Barb is the best! She truly makes an effort to get to know her clients and what their needs are.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.