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LMSW, LISW

Barbara Thomas, LMSW, LISW

  • Experience33 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Barbara

Barbara Thomas is a licensed social worker with LMSW and LISW credentials who brings 33 years of experience to her practice in Ohio.

Background and approach

She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief and loss, depression, and ADHD, and draws on a long career helping people manage concentration and memory challenges as well as broader life transitions. Her training in social work informs a strengths-based approach that emphasizes practical coping skills and emotional insight.

She creates a welcoming space where clients can explore difficult emotions and life changes without fear of judgment. Barbara aims to help individuals clarify values, build self-compassion, and develop strategies for daily functioning.

Her work also addresses related concerns such as caregiver stress, communication problems, addiction issues, forgiveness and guilt, end-of-life matters, isolation, life purpose, panic, and social anxiety. Barbara partners with clients to identify realistic goals and supports steady progress toward a more satisfying life.

She encourages the courage it takes to begin change and offers consistent guidance and empowerment throughout the therapeutic process.

Evidence-Guided Strategies and Online Access



Barbara uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional understanding. One commonly used approach emphasizes building coping skills and behavioral strategies to manage anxiety, panic, and daily stressors; this helps clients reduce avoidance and improve functioning. Another often-employed method centers on processing grief and loss through structured conversations and meaning-making, which can support adaptation to life changes and complicated mourning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Barbara works with clients to explore what resonates, adjusts techniques to meet individual needs and goals, and revisits the plan as progress unfolds. The therapist’s goal is to tailor methods so they fit a client’s preferences, challenges, and lifestyle.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and use the communication style that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals can use these formats to provide consistent guidance, skill-building, and emotional support without requiring in-person attendance.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Barbara address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and depression and also lists ADHD among her specialties. Additional areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, substance issues, and end-of-life counseling.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach emphasizes creating a nonjudgmental, supportive environment and partnering with clients to build coping skills and emotional insight. The aim is practical change and improved daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Barbara has 33 years of professional work experience, bringing long-term practice and familiarity with a wide range of life challenges.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Ohio with LMSW and LISW credentials and maintains her practice location in Ohio. The credential details include MI LMSW 6801118591 and OH LISW I.2506600.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on regional and scheduling factors.
What is the process to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

33+ years

Licensed

Ohio, Michigan

Languages

English