Dr. Barbara Brady, LPC

Dr. Barbara Brady is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings more than 25 years of clinical experience to her work with adolescents, young adults, couples and families. She holds a post-masters certification in Marriage, Couples and Family Counseling and has completed Basic Family Mediation certification training, and she remains a lifelong learner who regularly pursues continuing education, workshops and additional training to keep her skills current. Her practice focuses on practical strategies for career planning, relationship improvement, stress and anxiety reduction, grief and loss, gender identity concerns, child custody and parenting challenges, conflict resolution, anger management and issues related to domestic violence.

Dr. Brady emphasizes a supportive, non-judgmental counseling style that helps people move from being problem-focused to solution-focused. She works collaboratively with individuals and families to set realistic goals, identify and address barriers, and take concrete steps toward the changes they want. Her approach honors each person’s unique personality and circumstances while helping them recognize patterns that may be impeding progress and wellbeing.

Recognizing that seeking help takes courage, Dr. Brady encourages and affirms the decision to begin therapy as an important first step toward a more fulfilling life. She looks forward to guiding clients through a thoughtful, goal-oriented process tailored to their needs and preferences.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Barbara Brady

Dr. Brady often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic environment where the individual’s perspective guides the work and personal strengths are built upon to address challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another frequent approach - it helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety, manage stress and improve coping in everyday situations. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when appropriate - teaching practical techniques for emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness and tolerating distress in intense moments.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Brady works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. Together they evaluate which methods feel most helpful and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to access care from home or other convenient locations. These formats support ongoing work between sessions and allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, goal-directed therapy across a range of concerns.