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Barbara Jane Barker, LISW-CP

LISW-CP specializing in trauma and families
  • 32 years experience
  • Family Systems focus
  • Trauma and grief support

About Barbara Jane Barker

Barbara Jane Barker is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with a clinical practice endorsement (LISW-CP) and brings 32 years of clinical experience to her work. She earned a Master of Social Work from an accredited program and has pursued advanced training in Family Systems, shaping a practice grounded in relational patterns and family dynamics. Over her career she has worked with adults, teenagers, and children across a range of concerns including anxiety, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and adoption issues, attachment concerns, relationship and intimacy challenges, anger, self-esteem struggles, depression, and coping with life changes.

Her therapeutic style is supportive, open, direct, and respectful, offering compassion while maintaining clear therapeutic focus. Family Systems theory informs her primary approach, and she integrates additional evidence-informed methods to facilitate meaningful change. She also brings attention to issues such as caregiver fatigue, ADHD, end-of-life transitions, veteran and military-related concerns, and the effects of chronic illness or loss.

Barbara aims to empower individuals and families to pursue more fulfilling and joyful lives by helping them identify patterns, build skills, and strengthen connections. She provides a steady, empathetic presence for those ready to take steps toward healing and growth.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issues

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCancerCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Barbara Jane Barker have?

Barbara Jane Barker has 32 years of experience.

Is Barbara Jane Barker a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LISW-CP credential. License details: SC LISW-CP 5108.

In which languages does Barbara Jane Barker provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Barbara Jane Barker located?

She is located in South Carolina.

How can I work with Barbara Jane Barker as my therapist?

You can work with Barbara Jane Barker through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Barbara Jane Barker work with international clients?

Barbara Jane Barker does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Barbara Jane Barker 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.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Barbara Jane Barker

Barbara Jane Barker draws on approaches that address relationships, patterns, and the effects of trauma to guide online work. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early connections influence current relationships and emotional safety; it helps people explore attachment patterns and build more secure ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and is often useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with change. Trauma-Focused Therapy provides structured ways to address the impact of past trauma, supporting recovery from abuse, loss, or other overwhelming experiences.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Barbara works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to identify goals, preferences, and practical needs, then tailors methods to fit each person or family. This collaborative stance helps ensure the plan aligns with the client’s values and readiness.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and for how people prefer to communicate. These formats can make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access therapists from different locations, and integrate therapy into daily life.

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