Therapist profile
Barbara Kirkman, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Addiction and Trauma
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 16754
- NPI1275503260
- Experience40 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- Addiction recovery work
- Client-centered approach)
- CBT and mindfulness
About Barbara
Barbara Kirkman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 40 years of experience. She draws on decades of work in addiction recovery and community mental health to support people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and anger.
She trained for a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology at the University of Tennessee after her own recovery from addiction. That experience shaped her early clinical work in a recovery center and as an aftercare supervisor, where she helped people maintain recovery during the first crucial months.
Later she worked as an outpatient therapist at a community mental health agency. There she counseled people with depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, trauma, and related concerns. Her background includes direct work with survivors of domestic abuse, and she identifies as a domestic abuse survivor herself.
Barbara uses approaches such as client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy. She describes clients as the experts and offers her experience to help them find workable paths forward. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer thinking, and steady coping strategies.
Her schedule is mostly daytime with some evenings and weekends, and she aims to be flexible to accommodate clients. She encourages self-awareness and practical steps for improving daily life, including handling anger, grief, intimacy concerns, and relationship difficulties.
How sessions work
How her approaches are used in online work
Barbara uses client-centered therapy to listen and respond to what each person says matters most. This approach focuses on the client’s goals and experiences and works well for people who want a collaborative, person-focused process.She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps identify unhelpful thinking and replace it with clearer, more productive patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, anger, depression, and coping with life changes.
Mindfulness therapy is part of her toolkit for teaching attention and present-moment skills. These techniques can help with stress, emotional regulation, sleep, and managing impulses.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will help you decide what methods fit your needs, goals, and preferences and adjust those methods as you progress. The collaboration aims to make therapy useful in day-to-day situations.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce commute time. Talk with her about what scheduling and session length will work best for your life.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, grief, intimacy issues, ADHD, and related life changes.
What therapy style does she use?
Her work draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy to focus on practical skills and clearer thinking.
How long has she been practicing?
Barbara has 40 years of clinical experience, including work in recovery centers, aftercare supervision, and community mental health outpatient settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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