Barbara George, LCMHC

Barbara George is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in Utah who brings a broad background in hospital and inpatient behavioral health settings to her work. She has experience supporting patients in emergency rooms, on medical floors, and in inpatient behavioral health units, and she spent a decade co-facilitating grief support groups for families coping with the death of a loved one. Barbara earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix and holds an undergraduate degree in Social Work from Weber State University.

Her clinical style blends client-centered and solution-focused approaches, allowing individuals to set their own goals while working collaboratively to overcome obstacles. She also integrates cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness exercises to help clients restore balance and develop practical skills for daily life. With 12 years of professional experience, Barbara emphasizes a welcoming, growth-oriented environment where clients can feel understood and work toward meaningful change.

In sessions she encourages clients to identify the therapeutic goals most important to them and then partners with them to address barriers in a respectful, strengths-based way. Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD, with additional focus on adoption and foster care as well as aging and geriatric issues.

Therapeutic Approaches That Work Well Online

Barbara George uses several evidence-informed methods that adapt well to remote care. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and the client’s own goals - it helps people build self-esteem, navigate relationship or parenting issues, and find direction during life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, addictions, and stress management. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can support coping with grief, trauma responses, and daily stressors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Barbara collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor care to the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with Barbara is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without extensive travel, and they allow therapy to fit into busy or changing routines.