Barbara Leigh, LPC
Seasoned Alabama LPC for trauma and neurodiversity
- Trauma and abuse
- Autism and ADHD
- Teletherapy experience
About Barbara Leigh
Barbara Leigh is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alabama with 38 years of clinical experience. She brings decades of practice wisdom while continuing to adapt interventions to each client's changing needs. Known for tailoring treatment plans to individual circumstances, she combines practical skills training with a focus on long-term growth and personal goals.
Her clinical focus includes anxiety, depression, trauma and neurodiversity such as autism and ADHD. She often works with clients who are interested in longer-term therapy and life-change work, helping people identify their needs and desires, build skills, and pursue meaningful goals. Barbara also addresses relationship, family, grief, addiction, self-esteem, sleep difficulties, career concerns, parenting and many other life stressors across the lifespan.
Barbara owns an autism consulting business and holds multiple professional credentials - LPC, Certified Autism Specialist (expertise in autism-related supports), Board Certified Telemental Health Provider (training and certification for remote care), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (specialized trauma training) and serves as a Clinical Supervisor in Alabama. Her background includes inpatient, outpatient, day treatment, residential, in-home, private practice and virtual settings, and her early work in online counseling in the 1990s was featured on Oprah's network and in Glamour Magazine.
Her approach is flexible and integrative, commonly using cognitive behavioral methods, skills-building influenced by dialectical behavior therapy, neuroeducation about mind-body interactions, and a client-centered stance to meet each person where they are. She aims to help clients get ready for change and support them through that process with a balance of compassion, realism and humor. Clients report she is easy and even fun to work with, combining professional experience with a warm, down-to-earth style.
Her clinical focus includes anxiety, depression, trauma and neurodiversity such as autism and ADHD. She often works with clients who are interested in longer-term therapy and life-change work, helping people identify their needs and desires, build skills, and pursue meaningful goals. Barbara also addresses relationship, family, grief, addiction, self-esteem, sleep difficulties, career concerns, parenting and many other life stressors across the lifespan.
Barbara owns an autism consulting business and holds multiple professional credentials - LPC, Certified Autism Specialist (expertise in autism-related supports), Board Certified Telemental Health Provider (training and certification for remote care), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (specialized trauma training) and serves as a Clinical Supervisor in Alabama. Her background includes inpatient, outpatient, day treatment, residential, in-home, private practice and virtual settings, and her early work in online counseling in the 1990s was featured on Oprah's network and in Glamour Magazine.
Her approach is flexible and integrative, commonly using cognitive behavioral methods, skills-building influenced by dialectical behavior therapy, neuroeducation about mind-body interactions, and a client-centered stance to meet each person where they are. She aims to help clients get ready for change and support them through that process with a balance of compassion, realism and humor. Clients report she is easy and even fun to work with, combining professional experience with a warm, down-to-earth style.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Barbara Leigh have?
Barbara Leigh has 38 years of experience in the field of counseling and psychotherapy.
Is Barbara Leigh a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details include SC LPC 7434 and OR LPC C2791.
In which languages does Barbara Leigh provide therapy?
Barbara Leigh provides therapy in English.
Where is Barbara Leigh located?
Barbara Leigh is located in Alabama.
How can I work with Barbara Leigh as my therapist?
You can work with Barbara Leigh through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Barbara Leigh work with international clients?
Barbara Leigh does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Barbara Leigh 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. 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.
Approaches to Therapy in an Online Setting
Barbara Leigh uses evidence-informed approaches that translate well to online care. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and collaborative goal-setting so that clients feel understood and empowered to pursue change; it is helpful for people working on self-esteem, relationship and life-direction concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; it is commonly applied for anxiety, depression, sleep problems and coping with stressful life changes. Motivational Interviewing is a short-term, goal-focused approach that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change - often useful for addictions, behavior change and transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Barbara works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.
Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions by video or phone make it easier to fit care into busy lives, while live chat and text-based messaging provide alternatives when real-time conversation is difficult. These options allow consistent therapeutic work from a distance and can support ongoing skill-building, check-ins and crisis support as needed.