Barbara Kass, MD, LCPC

Barbara Kass is a Maryland-based therapist with 11 years of clinical experience who combines evidence-informed methods with a compassionate, person-focused stance. She holds the credentials MD and LCPC - MD indicating a medical degree and LCPC standing for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and brings a broad background in helping people navigate grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, career challenges, and life transitions. Her practice also addresses codependency, dependent personality patterns, life purpose, and issues commonly encountered by women.

Her clinical work spans hospitals, outpatient clinics, private practice, and county services, reflecting familiarity with diverse care settings and client needs. A graduate of Loyola University, she has a specialty in pastoral counseling and is comfortable exploring spiritual and religious dimensions alongside psychological concerns. She integrates client-centered, humanistic listening with targeted interventions drawn from cognitive behavioral methods and mindfulness practices to tailor treatment to each person.

Barbara emphasizes counseling as a collaborative process focused on the client’s goals and strengths. Techniques she uses include cognitive processing approaches, expressive writing, breathing and meditation exercises, body awareness, and rational emotive strategies. This blend of practical skills and reflective work supports clients seeking relief from symptoms as well as those pursuing deeper meaning and life-direction changes.

Approaches for Online Care and Therapeutic Practices

Barbara Kass draws on client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the client’s perspective and goals guide each session. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration, and is often helpful for building trust and exploring personal values and life purpose.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT can be effective for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with life changes by teaching concrete skills for daily use.

Mindfulness therapy is another component of her practice, offering breathing, meditation, and body-awareness techniques that support emotional regulation and reduce reactivity. These practices can complement cognitive work and aid clients managing trauma, grief, or chronic stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Barbara works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time, combining approaches as appropriate to support both symptom relief and personal growth.

Online therapy with Barbara is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for clients with busy schedules or limited mobility. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access therapy in ways that fit everyday life.