Barbara Fotsch - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

25 years experience

About Barbara Fotsch

Hello. My name is Barb. I moved to southern California to be near my son, after living in St. Louis Missouri all of my life. I have always enjoyed my work with people and strongly believe we move forward when ready. My approach is mostly cognitive, psycho-educational, and supportive. I am rather casual & like to use humor when appropriate, as a tool, to help make the sessions comfortable.

I believe no “one size fits all” in the therapeutic relationship; if something isn’t working, we can back it up and try something different. I try to pay attention to a client’s energy and offer techniques best suited; for example, some clients want more guidance, others more autonomy. My job is to “listen” and identify helpful movement toward understanding, growth, and healing.

I check my emails 2x a day and will respond w/in 24 hours.

Licenses

LCSW

003171

Professional experience

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

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Personality disorders
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“She is amazing and actually helps us figure out how to get through some of these hard moments in life!”

“She is amazing at listening and keeping us both on topic. Also she has a lot of insight to share.”

“Best decision In a long time”

“I couldn’t have asked for a better therapist!”

“Helps build my peace of mind and well being, thank you Barbara!”

“Barbara has been my rock since we connected at least 3 years ago. I always look forward to our sessions.”

“She has been an amazing person to help me along in a tough journey!! So glad we were paired!”

“Barbara is fantastic!”

“Barb listens, asks questions, and doesn’t let me off the hook. She’s fantastic!”

“Barbara has been instrumental in me living a life after drama and has given me many tools to meet my challenges and address them”

“I've only had one session with Barbara at this point, but, she has made therapy much less... Intimidating compared to prior therapists I've had. I know that it's a better scary to start therapy (especially for men), but this is the most comfortable I've been. Barbara respects that I prefer phone call sessions, and she provides worksheets for me, which helps me immensely. Couldn't recommend more.”

“Love that she gives suggestions, and things to do to move forward. So helpful to not feeling stuck.”

“She has been amazing for me”

“Very understanding and kind.”

“Love her. She makes therapy fun.”

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.