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Dr. Lucy Parker-Barnes

IN LMHC 39005700A
Credentials
IN LMHC 39005700A
NPI Number
1497359541
Location
Indiana
Languages
English
Dr. Lucy Parker-Barnes

Accepting new clients

11 years experience | Intl Clients Welcome
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About Dr. Lucy Parker-Barnes

As a licensed therapist in Illinois, Indiana, and Pennsylvania, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My professional approach centers on trauma-informed care, with deep expertise in helping clients navigate challenges related to self-esteem, grief, communication difficulties, and interpersonal relationships.

I am passionate about creating a compassionate, affirming therapeutic space where individuals can explore their experiences, heal from past wounds, and develop stronger emotional resilience. My practice focuses on addressing a wide range of concerns, including social anxiety, life transitions, personal growth, and healing from difficult experiences.

Drawing from evidence-based practices, I work collaboratively with clients to uncover their inherent strengths and develop personalized strategies for emotional well-being. Whether you’re struggling with isolation, seeking to understand yourself more deeply, or working through significant life changes, I’m committed to supporting your unique journey toward healing and self-discovery.

My approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and a genuine belief in each person’s capacity for growth and transformation. Together, we can work toward understanding your experiences, building meaningful connections, and creating positive change.

Licenses

LMHC
39005700A

Professional experience

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

Additional Focus Areas

  • Abandonment
  • Adoption and foster care
  • Aging and geriatric issues
  • Attachment issues
  • Autism and Asperger Syndrome
  • Blended family issues
  • Body image
  • Cancer
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Chronic pain, illness, and disability
  • Co-morbidity
  • Codependency
  • Commitment issues
  • Communication problems
  • Control issues
  • Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
  • Dependent personality
  • Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
  • Divorce and separation
  • Domestic violence
  • Drug and alcohol addiction
  • Eating and food-related issues
  • Emptiness
  • Family of origin issues
  • Family problems
  • Fatherhood issues
  • Fertility issues
  • First responder issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Gender dysphoria
  • Guilt and shame
  • HIV / AIDS
  • Hoarding
  • Hospice and end-of-life counseling
  • Immigration issues
  • Impulsivity
  • Infidelity
  • Intellectual disability
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Jealousy
  • Life purpose
  • Men's issues
  • Midlife crisis
  • Money and financial issues
  • Mood disorders
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Narcissism
  • Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Paranoia
  • Personality disorders
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Postpartum depression
  • Pregnancy and childbirth
  • Prejudice and discrimination
  • Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self-harm
  • Self-love
  • Sex addiction
  • Sexual assault and abuse
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Sexuality
  • Smoking / vaping cessation
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Trichotillomania
  • Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
  • Women's issues
  • Workplace issues
  • Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

8 Reviews

“Dr. Parker-Barnes is incredible and we have come so far in such a short period of time, thanks to her!”

“We were so happy after the very first session. I think she is going to make a big difference in our lives.”

“Dr. Parker-Barnes is amazingly helpful!”

“Dr. Parker-Barnes is an excellent therapist who will help you pinpoint your stressors and provide realistic solutions to confronting them in the future.”

“I’ve never felt this understood by a therapist, and especially not by most people. I immediately felt safe with her and she genuinely listens. I couldn’t have asked for a better counselor. I’m already noticing progress. Thank you, Lucy!”

“I love working with Lucy! She is supportive and very kind. I like that I can dive into my past and feel that it’s a judgement free zone and she sends me videos and little things to do that help me understand things in a different perspective. I recommended her! :)”

“I have only had a few sessions with Dr.Parker-Barnes and I feel that I have made more progress with her in those few sessions than I have with anyone before her. She listens and really hears what I am saying and offers valuable feedback.”

“I’ve only been seeing Dr. Parker for about a month but I’m very confident in what we will accomplish in the future. I find it really easy to talk to her and open up. I would recommend her to anyone and think that she is a fantastic counselor.”

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.
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