Shirley Barnes
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Washington therapists accepting new clients
Wendi CancillaLMHC · 24 years experienceStress, Anxiety · Coping with life changes · Trauma and abuseWork with Wendi
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About Shirley
As a licensed therapist in Washington, I bring 18 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenging life transitions, mental health concerns, and personal growth. I specialize in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship dynamics with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
My therapeutic work focuses on empowering individuals to develop deeper self-understanding, improve communication skills, and build resilience. I have extensive expertise in supporting women through various life stages, including pregnancy, parenting challenges, and personal transitions. My approach honors each client’s unique journey, creating a supportive environment where healing and personal growth can flourish.
I am committed to helping clients work through difficult emotions like guilt, shame, and isolation, and supporting those experiencing social anxiety, panic attacks, and attachment challenges. My goal is to provide thoughtful, affirming guidance that helps you reconnect with your inner strength and move toward more fulfilling life experiences.
What Shirley helps with
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Parenting issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
How Shirley works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “She pays attention and provides good feedback.”
- “Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to.”
- “Respectful but direct in a good way very insightful as well”
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- “I have never had a therapist patiently wait the way she does for me to lead the conversation. She understands that listening and understanding is all you need sometimes! I highly recommend Shirley”
- “Great therapist and experience”
- “Shirley Barnes is a nice and soft spoken therapist. She listens and understands, giving me some ideas/strategies to help with my challenges. I really appreciate her session of being able to talk to someone and feel supported. Thank you Shirley and looking forward to our next session.”
- “Shirley has been very helpful and is a great listener”
- “This therapist has been a great help to me. She is patient and understanding and offered relevant resources. She has been a good match for my needs.”
- “Shirley has been very helpful and insightful since I’ve been working with her.”
- “Shirley is a fantastic listener and is very compassionate!”
- “Very down to earth and lovely person. She listens to me when nobody else cares to.”
- “Shirley is helping a lot with myself and helping me understand how to focus on me and its ok to focus on me.”
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