Therapist profile
Barbara Kaminer, LCSW
Kentucky
LCSW in Kentucky - Anger and mood concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Kentucky / 464
- NPI1467572990
- Experience39 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationKentucky
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- CBT and mindfulness
About Barbara
Barbara Kaminer is a Kentucky-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 39 years of experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, addictions, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, and ADHD. She also supports people facing trauma and abuse, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and life changes.
Barbara began her career working with children, adolescents, and their families, and more recently has worked with veterans addressing mood disorders and suicidality. She encourages people to seek help early, before problems escalate, and prefers to connect either by voice or video rather than by text alone.
Her style is direct and interactive. She describes herself as laid back but respectfully straightforward, and she asks clients to communicate honestly and cooperate in making changes. Sessions are practical and focused on real-life problems rather than abstract theory.
Barbara uses approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. She draws on these methods to help people notice thought and behavior patterns, build coping skills, and set manageable goals.
She values short-term problem-solving as well as longer work when needed. Expect a conversational session that balances listening with clear suggestions and homework-type tasks when useful.
Barbara practices in Kentucky and conducts sessions in English. If you want to begin, check the online therapy options and complete the short questionnaire to be matched and scheduled for a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches work for online sessions
Barbara combines client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness in practical ways. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so a person feels understood and can outline their own goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that feed anger and helps build new responses through small, testable changes. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve moment-to-moment noticing.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative effort. She will review your concerns and goals, suggest methods that fit, and adjust based on what works. The therapist and client decide together which strategies to try and when to shift course.
Her biography indicates she provides online sessions and prefers to see or hear clients rather than communicate by text only. Confirm the exact session formats available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let a client practice skills in their usual environment, then bring observations back into sessions for discussion.
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Experience
39+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She works with people who snap at loved ones, carry resentment, struggle with workplace frustration, or react to others' anger. Anger is listed among her presented concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is open and interactive with a straightforward tone. She asks clients to communicate clearly and work cooperatively toward change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 39 years of experience providing therapy and supportive counseling in Kentucky, including early work with youth and later work with veterans.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in Kentucky.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography notes she provides services online but not by text-only contact; confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.