Therapist profile
Dr. Barbara Brady, LPC
West Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Anger
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, West Virginia / 319
- NPI1528679230
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWest Virginia
About
- Goal focused work
- Relationship methods
- Practical action steps
About Barbara
Dr. Barbara Brady is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in West Virginia with 25 years of experience. She works with adults on relationship struggles, family concerns, grief, anger, career stress, anxiety, and related issues. Sessions are focused and practical, aimed at setting goals and taking concrete steps forward.
She helps people who are stuck in patterns that limit their goals. That can look like repeated arguments at home, simmering resentment at work, or trouble moving on after a loss. She also supports people navigating identity questions, parenting challenges, custody matters, and substance concerns.
Her approach emphasizes shifting from problem-focused thinking to solution-focused action. She listens, helps clients name barriers, and works with them to create realistic action steps. Goal-setting is central; sessions often include planning small changes clients can try between meetings.
Dr. Brady uses several therapy methods in her work, including client-centered strategies, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical skills, emotionally focused tools, and relationship methods such as the Gottman approach. She blends these to match the client’s needs rather than sticking to a single method.
Her background includes a post-masters certification in Marriage, Couples and Family Counseling and Basic Family Mediation training. Over her career she has supported adolescents, young adults, couples, and individuals facing a wide range of life stresses. To begin, she asks clients to identify clear goals and the next action steps they want to take.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s perspective and the relationship between client and therapist. It helps people clarify values and goals and feel heard as they consider change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, anger, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness and can be useful when emotions feel overwhelming.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss which methods match a person’s goals, personality, and the issues they bring. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make regular meetings easier to fit into daily life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people use quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera when that helps them focus. Talk with the therapist about the session length and format that best supports your goals.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
West Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship and family issues, grief, anger, career stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, trauma and related topics listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are solution-focused and practical. She helps clients set goals, identify barriers, and practice steps between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of counseling experience working with adolescents, young adults, couples, and individuals on a wide range of issues.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in West Virginia and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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