Barbara George is a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in Utah. She brings 12 years of experience and a calm, practical approach to sessions. People contact her for help with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, self esteem, depression, addictions, and relationship or family issues.
Barbara trained with a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix and earned a bachelors degree in Social Work from Weber State University. Her background includes work in hospital emergency rooms, medical floors, and inpatient behavioral health units. She also co-facilitated grief support groups for families after a loved one died for a decade.
Her counseling style is grounded in Client-Centered and Solution-Focused methods. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Sessions focus on clear goals chosen by the client and practical steps to reach them.
In sessions Barbara helps people sort out barriers that get in the way of change. She emphasizes a welcoming, growth-oriented space where clients feel heard. The work often includes skill building for coping with life changes, managing mood, and improving interpersonal connection.
People who prefer plain language and step-by-step planning tend to find her approach helpful. She encourages clients to set the pace and direction of therapy while providing guidance and tools to create lasting change.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It focuses on making space for difficult thoughts while choosing actions that match personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and working at the client's pace to build trust and direction in the work.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which methods to try first based on goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions can mix techniques over time so the plan fits what is actually helping.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how therapy will be delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also can let people use mindfulness exercises, homework review, and skill practice between meetings to keep progress moving forward.
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, self esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and related challenges listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is Client-Centered and Solution-Focused, with practical use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to change thinking and behavior.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 12 years of clinical experience, including work in hospital emergency rooms and inpatient behavioral health units.
What credentials and location are on file?
She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in Utah as a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.