- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- CBT and mindfulness
About Barbara
Barbara Spruill is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with nine years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, addictions, and life purpose questions. She also supports people coping with grief, trauma, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem concerns.
Barbara uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. She draws on client-centered work to listen and reflect what matters most. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are part of her toolkit when they fit a person’s goals.
People meet her when they are deciding what comes next after a job change, separation, health event, or military transition. She has experience helping those affected by combat-related stress and substance use concerns. Her experience includes working with people navigating divorce, caregiver strain, aging concerns, and money-related stress.
In sessions Barbara focuses on concrete steps and clear conversations. She uses evidence-informed approaches such as CBT and the Gottman Method for relationship issues when appropriate. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is ambivalent about change, and mindfulness practices support stress and sleep regulation.
Her practice style is adaptive rather than fixed. She explains options, tries approaches together, and adjusts based on what helps. To begin, the site’s matching process and scheduling tools are used to book a first appointment and discuss session logistics.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy begins with listening. The therapist reflects concerns and priorities so goals become clearer. This approach helps when someone needs to sort out what matters after big life changes.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses short, practical exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking and acting. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.
The Gottman Method offers structured tools for improving communication and managing conflict in relationships. It provides specific skills for couples or partners who want to rebuild trust and handle recurring issues more constructively.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will talk through options, try methods together, and adjust based on what helps the client meet their goals and preferences.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list them explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist during the matching process to agree on session length and the practical details that work best.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, grief, trauma, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and questions about life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her work blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to clarify goals and test small changes.
How many years has she been practicing?
She has nine years of professional experience as a counselor in clinical and community settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and conducts work from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to clients within the scope set by her Texas LPC practice.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.