LPC

Barbara Parker, LPC

Experience9 years
LocationColorado
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy

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About Barbara

Barbara Parker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado with nine years of clinical experience and a background that includes service in the United States Air Force.

Background and approach

She spent several years supporting men transitioning from incarceration into community settings, which shaped her understanding of addiction recovery and the long-term effects of trauma and family systems. That experience informs her practical, empathetic approach to care.

Her counseling style centers on a person-focused model that places the client’s priorities at the forefront. Barbara views herself as a guide to the process of change rather than an expert on a client’s inner life, and she encourages clients to identify goals and lead the topics they want to explore.

She integrates techniques that challenge unhelpful thinking so behavior and daily choices can shift in meaningful ways. Barbara combines evidence-based tools with supportive collaboration to address stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, depression, and other life transitions.

She aims to help people develop a clearer understanding of their concerns and co-create practical plans to reduce the distress that brought them to therapy.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Barbara integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her work in ways that connect values and practical change. ACT focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and build committed action even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings are present, which can be useful for stress, avoidance, and life transitions. CBT targets patterns of thinking and behavior by identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-world evidence to reduce anxiety, depressive symptoms, and disruptive habits.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative project. She works with clients to explore which methods match their goals, preferences, and the specific challenges they bring, adjusting techniques over time to find an effective fit for each person’s needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility through multiple remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow sessions to fit into busy schedules, support ongoing homework or check-ins between meetings, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care from different locations. Licensed professionals can use these tools to deliver consistent therapeutic support while tailoring pacing and communication style to each client.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Barbara commonly help with?

Her practice addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleeping and parenting difficulties, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and other life changes.

How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?

She uses a person-centered stance that combines collaborative goal-setting with evidence-based methods like CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to challenge thoughts and support behavior change.

What is her clinical background and experience?

Barbara has nine years of experience and previously worked in an inpatient program supporting men transitioning from prison to community corrections, which influenced her approach to addiction and trauma recovery.

What credentials and location are on record?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the Colorado license CO LPC 15835 and practices while located in Colorado.

Which languages are offered and can she see international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available for remote work?

Barbara conducts remote sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How is cost and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Life purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Colorado

Languages

English

What Barbara can help with

Barbara Parker works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.

Barbara worked in an inpatient program for men coming out of prison and into community corrections.

How Barbara approaches therapy

Barbara's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

Experience and training

Barbara is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Colorado, with 9 years of clinical experience.