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Barbara Kirkman, LPC

  • Experience40 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Barbara

Barbara Kirkman is an LPC with four decades of counseling experience who centers her work in client-focused, practical therapies. She draws on a long personal and professional journey through recovery and trauma to inform a collaborative approach that respects each person's knowledge of their own life.

Background and approach

Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and ADHD.

Kirkman’s background includes early work in recovery programs and aftercare supervision, followed by extensive outpatient experience at a community mental health agency where she supported people living with mood disorders, anxiety, trauma-related conditions, and serious mental health concerns.

She blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based techniques, inviting clients to explore practical strategies and personal meaning while drawing on her lived experience with addiction and domestic abuse. Her schedule emphasizes daytime availability with some evening and weekend options to accommodate different needs.

How therapeutic approaches guide flexible online care



Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and collaboration, helping people explore their values and make changes at their own pace; it is useful for clients seeking support with relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical, structured techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to develop coping skills for anxiety, depression, addictions, and anger. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and stress-reduction practices that can complement work on anxiety, trauma responses, sleep, and impulse control.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and life circumstances during early sessions and adjust methods over time, combining listening, skill-building, and mindful practice so the plan fits the client’s needs and pace.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access care from different locations. These options support continuity of care, allow flexible scheduling including some evenings and weekends, and let clients choose the mode of communication that feels most comfortable for working through stress, ADHD-related challenges, recovery matters, and other concerns.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Barbara address?
Her practice covers many concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, bipolar spectrum issues, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career changes, and ADHD.
What therapeutic style does she use in sessions?
She emphasizes client-centered therapy combined with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices, tailoring methods to help clients build insight and practical coping skills.
How long has she been working in mental health?
She brings 40 years of experience in counseling, including work in recovery centers, aftercare supervision, and outpatient community mental health settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She practices in Texas and holds the LPC credential with the designation TX LPC 16754.
Are services offered in languages other than English?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is listed as accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to availability and preference.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCodependencyDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameInfidelityMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English

What Barbara can help with

Barbara Kirkman works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, bipolar disorder, and depression.

How Barbara approaches therapy

Barbara's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy.

Experience and training

Barbara is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas, with 40 years of clinical experience.