- Stress and anxiety
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Solution focused methods
About Barbara
Barbara Wagner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with 25 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She also supports those dealing with parenting and family concerns and a range of mood-related challenges including bipolar disorder.
Barbara approaches sessions with respect for each person's story and strengths. She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and helps them name what matters next. In practical terms this usually means talking through current problems, spotting patterns that keep problems going, and setting small steps to test new ways of coping.
Her work draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to examine how thoughts and behaviors interact. She uses solution-focused methods to set clear goals and motivational interviewing to strengthen commitment to change. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on what can be tried between meetings.
Clients often come with overwhelm after a life change or with ongoing mood and anxiety concerns. Barbara helps people build clearer plans, manage difficult emotions, and address communication or control issues that complicate relationships. She can also talk with people about body image, obsessions and compulsions, codependency, and questions of life purpose.
People who choose her can expect direct, practical work and regular check-ins on progress. To begin, prospective clients follow the stated intake steps to match and schedule an initial session.
Approaches you may use in online sessions
Barbara commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect feelings and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessive or compulsive behaviors.She also uses solution-focused therapy, which concentrates on setting clear, short-term goals and identifying small changes that lead toward those goals. This approach can be useful when someone wants practical steps for coping with life changes or improving communication.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try methods that fit the issue at hand, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That shared decision-making helps clarify next steps without promising a fixed outcome.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and solution-focused techniques to work across different session arrangements, focusing on practical steps and measurable progress.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, parenting and family concerns, and mood issues including bipolar disorder and panic.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses conversational, goal-focused methods that identify patterns and set small, testable steps to try between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She has 25 years of professional experience and practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in South Carolina and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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