CA Psychologist PSY 17496
Dr. Barbara Prosniewski, CA Psychologist PSY 17496
- Experience20 years
- LocationCalifornia
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
- Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Barbara
Dr. Barbara Prosniewski brings two decades of clinical experience as a California licensed psychologist (CA Psychologist PSY 17496) to her practice.
Background and approach
She frames therapy with respect and compassion while also offering direct, practical guidance when indicated. Her work emphasizes normalizing clients' emotional reactions, identifying strengths, and addressing patterns of thinking and communication that keep people stuck.
Dr. Prosniewski draws on several evidence-informed methods to help clients build coping skills and improve functioning across areas such as stress, anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, grief, addiction, ADHD, and many related life changes.
She balances structured skill-building with a warm, human presence and will use humor thoughtfully to open perspective and ease tension. Clients can expect a collaborative environment focused on concrete strategies, increased resilience, and clearer communication.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care
Dr. Prosniewski commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through concrete exercises and practical tools, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic therapeutic relationship where the therapist supports clients in exploring their own goals and discovering personal strengths.Selecting the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, mixing approaches as appropriate to address symptoms, communication patterns, or life transitions. The aim is to tailor strategies so clients feel understood while developing useful skills.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around work and family commitments, allow clients to access care from their own environments, and support ongoing practice of skills between appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt interventions across these formats to help clients progress toward their goals.
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Experience
20+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English
What Barbara can help with
Dr. Barbara Prosniewski works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and depression.
Barbara works with children, parents, and individuals.
How Barbara approaches therapy
Barbara's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Experience and training
Barbara is a CA Psychologist PSY 17496 practicing in California, with 20 years of clinical experience.