Barbara Mey, LMHC
Licensed LMHC supporting life transitions
- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship and family
- Trauma recovery support
About Barbara Mey
Barbara Mey acts as a guide for people navigating self-awareness and personal growth, creating a calm space where new coping skills can be learned and applied toward meaningful life goals. She adapts her counseling style to each person she meets, blending psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques to match individual needs and comfort with the therapeutic process.
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - which denotes a professional credential for providing mental health counseling. Barbara holds a Master’s degree from Providence College and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study from Salve Regina University. Prior to joining Sheehan Psychotherapy, she worked at a substance abuse clinic delivering group, individual, and family treatment. Earlier in her career she spent nearly a decade in a community mental health setting, supporting people with mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD, substance use concerns, schizophrenia, and personality disorders.
Barbara has experience assisting those coping with low self-esteem, trauma recovery, relationship and family challenges, and life adjustments. She also works with individuals affected by codependency, including adult children of addicts and partners or family members of people with substance use disorders. Throughout her practice she emphasizes a supportive, honest therapeutic relationship and brings a present, compassionate, and open-minded stance to the work.
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - which denotes a professional credential for providing mental health counseling. Barbara holds a Master’s degree from Providence College and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study from Salve Regina University. Prior to joining Sheehan Psychotherapy, she worked at a substance abuse clinic delivering group, individual, and family treatment. Earlier in her career she spent nearly a decade in a community mental health setting, supporting people with mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD, substance use concerns, schizophrenia, and personality disorders.
Barbara has experience assisting those coping with low self-esteem, trauma recovery, relationship and family challenges, and life adjustments. She also works with individuals affected by codependency, including adult children of addicts and partners or family members of people with substance use disorders. Throughout her practice she emphasizes a supportive, honest therapeutic relationship and brings a present, compassionate, and open-minded stance to the work.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Barbara Mey have?
Barbara Mey has 20 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Barbara Mey a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: RI LMHC MHC00328.
In which languages does Barbara Mey provide therapy?
Barbara Mey provides therapy in English.
Where is Barbara Mey located?
Barbara Mey is located in Rhode Island.
How can I work with Barbara Mey as my therapist?
You can work with Barbara Mey through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Barbara Mey work with international clients?
Barbara Mey does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Barbara Mey 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 with therapy 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 and Online Care with Barbara Mey
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed action toward those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress; it is often applied to anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle attention to thoughts and bodily sensations, which can support emotional regulation, reduce reactivity, and aid recovery from trauma.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Barbara Mey works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She draws on different approaches as tools to tailor sessions rather than using a one-size-fits-all model, and she involves clients in decisions about which strategies to try.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage caregiving responsibilities, or access support from home. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to maintain continuity of care and adapt the format to what helps each person engage most effectively.