Astra Barkley, LPC, LCMHC
Collaborative counselor supporting families and individuals
- Integrative treatment plans
- Foster and adoptive advocate
- Teaches psychology courses
About Astra Barkley
Astra Barkley brings two decades of experience working with children, adults, and families across nonprofit organizations, school settings, state agencies, and private practice. Her career includes foster and adoptive case work, supporting children with special needs, and helping marginalized community members obtain necessary services. In private practice she has provided mental health counseling for more than eight years, addressing depression, attention deficit disorders, anxiety, adjustment challenges, stress-related concerns, and related issues.
Alongside clinical work, Astra teaches bachelor-level psychology courses as an adjunct instructor at Troy University and serves as a graduate teaching assistant at Auburn University while enrolled in a doctoral program in counselor education and supervision. She is a foster and adoptive parent and an active advocate for foster and adoptive families and children. Astra is trained in the Trauma Informed Partnering for Safety and Permanence model and offers that training to interested foster and adoptive parents.
She uses an integrative approach to tailor treatment plans to each client's needs, drawing on multiple evidence-informed methods and attention to multicultural concerns. Astra holds licensure as an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor), and she works with issues such as stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and family dynamics, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
Alongside clinical work, Astra teaches bachelor-level psychology courses as an adjunct instructor at Troy University and serves as a graduate teaching assistant at Auburn University while enrolled in a doctoral program in counselor education and supervision. She is a foster and adoptive parent and an active advocate for foster and adoptive families and children. Astra is trained in the Trauma Informed Partnering for Safety and Permanence model and offers that training to interested foster and adoptive parents.
She uses an integrative approach to tailor treatment plans to each client's needs, drawing on multiple evidence-informed methods and attention to multicultural concerns. Astra holds licensure as an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor), and she works with issues such as stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and family dynamics, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
Multicultural concerns
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Astra Barkley have?
Astra Barkley has 12 years of experience.
Is Astra Barkley a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LPC and LCMHC. License details include AL LPC LPC03437 and NH LCMHC 4896.
In which languages does Astra Barkley provide therapy?
Astra Barkley provides therapy in English.
Where is Astra Barkley located?
Astra Barkley is located in Alabama.
How can I work with Astra Barkley as my therapist?
You can work with Astra Barkley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Astra Barkley work with international clients?
Yes, Astra Barkley works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Astra Barkley cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Astra Barkley draws from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a collaborative stance that helps clients explore values, identity, and personal goals; it is often helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, parenting challenges, and multicultural issues. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems, using practical exercises and skill-building between sessions. Motivational interviewing complements these approaches by helping people clarify their motivations and strengthen commitment to change when addressing issues like addictions, behavior change, or ambivalence about treatment.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Astra works collaboratively with each person to select and adapt methods that align with their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process allows treatment plans to be individualized and responsive to cultural and life-context factors.
Online therapy with Astra is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules, geographic constraints, and differing communication preferences. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend regular sessions, and integrate therapeutic work into daily life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor treatment to each client's circumstances.