Licensed clinical social worker recordArkansas
Barbara Ackeret-Smith, LCSW
Arkansas
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Arkansas
- LCSW, licence 891-C
- NPI
- 1356458269
- Experience
- 35 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Arkansas
These details come from information Barbara supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Cognitive Behavioral focus
- Client centered work
- Works with all ages
About Barbara
Barbara Ackeret-Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arkansas with 35 years of practice. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse. Sessions are straightforward and practical, aimed at sorting immediate problems and making small changes that fit daily life.
She mainly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered approaches, and adapts her technique to what each person needs. That can mean focusing on thoughts and behaviors one session, and on listening and problem-solving the next. She works with people across the lifespan and with a wide range of concerns, from adjustment after injury to caregiving strains.
Her background includes long experience supporting people with depressive and anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress, and challenges related to aging and caregiving. She has also worked with more severe mental health conditions and with people facing chronic pain or disability. That range gives a practical base for handling both everyday stresses and complex problems.
In sessions she listens, uses question-based exploration, and offers concrete tools to try between meetings. She draws on evidence-based techniques while keeping sessions grounded in what fits a person’s routine. Conversations often include planning small changes, practicing new ways of thinking, and checking how strategies worked.
Barbara is available to people who prefer English and accepts international clients. Before booking, confirm the current session formats and scheduling options to make sure they fit your needs.
BHow sessions work
Approach to evidence-based work and online sessions
She primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress because it gives concrete skills to try between sessions.She also uses a client-centered way of working that emphasizes listening, reflective questions, and following the person's concerns. That approach helps when someone needs time to sort feelings, tell their story, and decide what to address next.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and together with the client decide which methods fit goals and daily life. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress and needs become clearer.
Session format details are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments into work or caregiving schedules, avoid travel time, or choose audio-only when bandwidth is limited. If you want to work across time zones as an international client, confirm scheduling and the formats offered when you set up the first session.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Arkansas
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered work and adapts methods to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 35 years of experience working with a broad range of client concerns and ages.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Arkansas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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