Barbara Stanley, LPC

Barbara Stanley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas who brings decades of care and listening to her work. She has four years of professional experience as a counselor and previously practiced for twenty years as a licensed social worker, meeting people where they are and attending to what is hurting and what they hope to change.

Barbara focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and career struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and the many life transitions people face. She emphasizes listening first, learning the details of a person’s story, and helping them identify strengths and options that support forward movement.

In sessions she offers practical reminders of existing strengths and gentle guidance toward new ways of viewing challenges. Barbara respects spiritual and faith perspectives and can include those beliefs in the counseling process when that aligns with a person’s wishes. As a counselor she describes herself as an ally who supports clients as they take courageous steps toward a life shaped by their own values and goals.

Her LPC credential denotes training and licensure as a professional counselor. Barbara works collaboratively to honor each person’s choices and to help them build coping skills and clearer direction for the future.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Barbara uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect; this approach offers practical tools to address anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship patterns by testing new ways of thinking and acting. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is offered for those dealing with traumatic memories and intense emotional reactions - it focuses on processing distressing experiences to reduce their hold on daily life. Mindfulness Therapy is used to build present-moment awareness and coping skills, helping clients manage rumination, grief, and ongoing stress by practicing attention and self-compassion.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Barbara works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as the work unfolds so the client remains an active partner in deciding the focus and pace of care.

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