- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose
- Chronic illness
About Barbara
Barbara Kass is a Florida LCSW, holding both LCSW and LCSW-R credentials, with 40 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who feel stuck after change - coping with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, or depression. She also supports people managing chronic pain, illness, disability, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
Barbara helps people talk through what matters next. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps and practical coping strategies. Conversations cover emotional responses, relationship patterns, and everyday habits that affect mood and energy.
She pays special attention to challenges many women face during midlife and health changes, while also working with anyone dealing with long-term illness or loneliness. The work emphasizes noticing what is working now and what might need to change, rather than quick fixes.
Over four decades she has developed ways to help people build consistent routines, handle setbacks, and strengthen self-regard. Therapy includes pacing work to match each person's life and responsibilities, and helping them test small changes between sessions. Progress is measured by practical gains such as better sleep, clearer decisions, or steadier moods.
To begin, Barbara asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Because sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, cost varies by location. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
Approach to therapy online and practical benefits
Barbara uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at managing symptoms and improving daily functioning. Cognitive-behavioral methods focus on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depressive patterns. Behavioral approaches concentrate on building routines, activity scheduling, and pacing strategies that help when coping with chronic pain or low energy.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Barbara will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and life demands. That collaboration can include trying different methods and adjusting pace until the client feels the work is useful and manageable.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to travel for appointments. These practical advantages can help maintain consistency and make it simpler to test strategies between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
New York, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include chronic pain, illness, disability, isolation, life purpose, self-love, and women's issues.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She focuses on practical steps and coping strategies that fit daily life. Conversations examine patterns, small behavior changes, and concrete goals rather than vague promises.
How much experience does she have?
Barbara has 40 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker. That experience informs how she helps people manage chronic concerns and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LCSW-R credentials and practices in Florida. The profile lists her professional credentials as LCSW and LCSW-R.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies by location. Confirm the current fee structure when you begin the sign-up process.
What should I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.