Licensed clinical social worker recordIndiana
Barbara Popa, LCSW
Indiana
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Indiana
- LCSW, licence 34010560A
- NPI
- 1760269989
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Indiana
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
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Barbara
Barbara Popa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana with eight years of experience in mental health and addictions. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes.
Her approach is practical and direct. Sessions focus on identifying what is getting in the way day to day and building steps to change those patterns. She uses techniques that encourage clearer thinking and better coping skills, and she respects each person's beliefs and background, offering Christian-based support when requested.
Barbara blends client-centered work with structured methods to address problems quickly. She listens for priorities, then uses tools from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused work to set concrete goals. For people working through substance use, she brings motivational interviewing and relapse-prevention strategies into the plan.
Meetings are conversational but goal oriented. Topics often include handling panic or social anxiety, repairing communication problems, managing impulses, and coping with separation or divorce. She also helps clients clarify life purpose and rebuild self-respect after setbacks.
Her style suits people who want clear steps and practical changes rather than long, abstract discussion. Sessions can include humor and straightforward feedback when that helps. To begin, she asks clients to identify the most pressing problem and a small first step they are willing to try.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. Online sessions using this approach start by identifying what matters most and then shaping conversations around those concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is practical and skills based; in virtual meetings CBT is used to spot unhelpful thoughts, try small behavior changes, and practice new reactions to stress or panic.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Barbara will work with the client to choose methods that match their goals and daily life. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made or new issues arise.
The exact session formats should be confirmed before booking. If you plan to work online, consider what you need most - shorter check-ins that fit a work break, video sessions for face-to-face conversation, or phone meetings when bandwidth is limited. These practical choices make it easier to keep therapy consistent alongside work, family, and daily obligations. Ask about current session options when you schedule so the format matches your needs.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like communication problems and panic.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centered listening with practical, goal-oriented methods such as CBT and solution-focused techniques to create clear steps forward.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional work experience in mental health and addictions.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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