Licensed clinical social worker recordColorado
Barbara Pettibone, LCSW, CSW
Colorado
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Aging and Life Change
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- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in Colorado
- LCSW, licence CSW.00001879
- NPI
- 1275136947
- Experience
- 46 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Colorado
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
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Attachment issues
About Barbara
Barbara Pettibone is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Colorado with 46 years in mental health work. She works with adults across the lifespan and lists concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, and career concerns.
Her background includes inpatient psychiatric hospitals and outpatient practice. She has long experience helping older adults cope with aging, loss, health changes, and shifting relationships. Her history in different settings means she is used to varied needs and situations.
Barbara approaches therapy in a practical, client-driven way. She says the client is the one hiring the clinician, and sessions focus on clarifying the problems you bring and setting achievable goals. She uses a mix of methods rather than a single rigid approach.
Common techniques she draws on include talking through feelings and patterns, grief work, mindfulness, behavioral strategies, and work on attachment-related concerns. She aims to match methods to what helps the person in front of her instead of sticking to one fixed protocol.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-focused, with space for reflecting on past experiences when that helps. Barbara also notes coaching-style work for practical life problems, such as coping with illness, caregiving stress, or major life transitions. To start, she asks clients to identify their main concerns and the goals they want to reach.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape expectations and reactions. Online sessions using this lens look at patterns in relationships, how they affect present stress, and ways to practice different responses to improve connection.Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's perspective. The therapist listens without directing; the client leads discussions about goals and values. This approach helps with decision-making, self-esteem, and making sense of life changes.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote sessions CBT can include identifying unhelpful thinking, trying new behaviors between meetings, and tracking progress to reduce anxiety or depression.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift as therapy progresses and as practical concerns change.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow short check-ins during busy weeks, or let someone choose sessions that do not require video to save bandwidth. These practical benefits can help therapy fit into everyday life without changing the therapeutic focus.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
46+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She commonly works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, and career matters.
What is her therapy style?
Her approach is client-centered and practical. She and the client set clear problems and goals, then use a mix of techniques such as insight work, mindfulness, behavioral strategies, and grief work.
How long has she practiced?
She has 46 years of experience in mental health counseling, including work in inpatient psychiatric hospitals and outpatient settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and CSW licensed in Colorado.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers