Barbara "Barb" Drotos, LCSW

Barbara "Barb" Drotos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Hampshire with 15 years of professional experience. She supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and questions related to sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as those navigating developmental disabilities, brain injury, and autism. Her work also addresses parenting challenges, coping with grief and loss, and a range of related concerns including abandonment, family of origin issues, chronic illness and pain, and caregiver stress.

Barb emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental approach that invites clear expression of thoughts and feelings. She aims to build a therapeutic space where clients can explore difficult experiences and practical coping strategies at a comfortable pace. Drawing on clinical approaches such as attachment-based work, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques, she tailors support to each person’s needs and goals.

Recognizing that reaching out for therapy can take courage, Barb affirms the importance of that first step and works collaboratively with clients to set realistic goals and find workable ways forward. She provides services in English and practices as an LCSW licensed in New Hampshire.

Approach-Focused Care for Online Therapy

Barbara "Barb" Drotos integrates several evidence-informed approaches to address a wide range of concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns of connection and can help with issues like relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and attachment-related anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and respect for each person's experience, supporting self-exploration and personal growth for people facing identity questions, grief, or life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Barb works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so that treatment stays aligned with the client's progress and priorities.

Online therapy with Barb is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and access support from home or other convenient locations, while working with a licensed professional.