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

Accepting new clients

40 years experience | Intl Clients Welcome

About Barbara Kirkman

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology. I went back for my Masters because of my own addictions and my recovery. I am also a Domestic Abuse survivor. My first job after graduation was working in a recovery center After that, I worked as an Aftercare Supervisor where I helped clients maintain their recovery during the first crucial months. Next, I took a position as an outpatient therapist at a community mental health agency. Here I gained experience counseling people with various mental health disorders such as depression, anxieties, schizophrenia and trauma. I have a strong interest in counseling clients who are survivors or victims of Domestic Abuse as I am a survivor of both physical and emotional abuse.

I have experience is a variety of approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and trauma recovery. I am a liberal thinker and embrace life-style choices. My theory of recovery is that my clients are the experts and I offer them my experiences and help them find their own path to recovery.

My hours are mostly day time hours with a few evening and weekend hours. I strive to accommodate my clients by being flexible. I encourage self-awareness and personal growth.

I hope to help you find your best life full of meaning, joy and satisfaction.

AREAS OF INTEREST

STRESS/ANXIETY
DEPRESSION
TRAUMA-Domestic Abuse Survivor
COPING WITH LIFE CHANGES
COUPLES COUNSELING
DOMESTIC ABUSE
ADDICTION-Recovering Alcoholic
BIPOLAR DISORDER
ANGER MANAGEMENT
GRIEF
PTSD

Licenses

LPC

16754

Professional experience

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

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Codependency
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Multicultural concerns
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Barbara is amazing, thorough, super easy to talk and listens extremely well! I don't think I could have made any progress without her guidance! Thank you so much Barbara! I appreciate you!”

“all 10s”

“She’s amazing and a great counselor”

“I am going through a contentious divorce and have a young child. Barbara has been a wonderful sounding board and has given me great tools and strategies to navigate this tough time in my life. She has been extremely accommodating to my schedule. Stick with her, you won’t be disappointed!!!!”

“Barbara is very supportive, helps me see simple things that we loose focus of in our relationships. Its a blessing to have been matched to her, I'm realizing so many things in such a short time!”

“She's the best!”

“Very helpful”

“Barbara Kirkman has help move thru the the pains of my days in a more positive way. She’s helped me shift my perspective in a more hopeful way.”

“Miss Kirkman was a very helpful and insightful therapist. I will be asking for her when I return”

“I went back to therapy with a dose of very heavy depression and many intrusive thoughts. In 3 sessions I have found new tools, and ways to cope, as well as finding my own answers just by talking to her. She makes it’s so fun and we have lots of laughs which helps make it lighter than the typical sit down and stare at a therapist in a quiet room. <br /> <br /> I got lucky and found a therapist that matches what I need and my personality, and it’s honestly made my quality of life so much better!”

“She's the best!”

“Barbara provides unique perspectives on God and how we navigate our lives. She is a great listener and does a good job of staying neutral—she does a good job of guiding someone through their decision process, but not influencing the decision.”

“I've been working with Barbara for about 3 weeks now. She has helped me through my struggles with depression and provides clear and concise feedback regarding my issues.”

“Barbara is kind and honest. She gets the point and she's kind about it. She had me laughing a few times and it really helped. I've only had a few sessions with her and I already have felt a change in myself. Very understanding. I am glad I matched with her.”

“Barbara made me feel at ease instantly. She listened and made positive suggestions to help me move forward.”

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.