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Barbara Walsh, LCSW

Connecticut

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Depression

Credentials check

Credentials: LCSW
Licensed in Connecticut: LCSW, licence 58.003906
NPI: 1891239497
Experience: 30 years
Languages: English
Location: Connecticut

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.

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Emotionally-Focused Therapy

About Barbara

Barbara Walsh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Connecticut with 30 years of practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, and difficulties with sleep and eating. Her profile notes experience with ADHD, bipolar disorder, panic, and compassion fatigue as well as parenting and life changes.

Barbara uses straightforward therapy methods and practical conversation. Sessions focus on developing clearer communication, managing strong emotions like anger, and building routines that help with sleep and eating. She also helps people think about money pressures, work stress, caregiving strain, and physical illness that affects mood.

Her work integrates approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and client-centered methods. That mix guides short-term skill building and longer work on patterns that cause ongoing distress.

Barbara writes that faith can inform some sessions when a client wants that included. She emphasizes practical steps clients can use between meetings, like communication exercises and simple behavior experiments to test what works.

People who contact her can expect a calm, direct style focused on clear goals and daily-life changes. She welcomes international clients and conducts work in English. For scheduling, follow the site process to complete the matching questionnaire and book a first session.

BHow sessions work

How Barbara Uses ACT, CBT and DBT Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to notice painful thoughts without getting stuck. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful thinking and establish new habits. It is often used for depression, panic, and sleep or eating problems.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal skills. These tools suit people who struggle with intense moods, impulsivity, or ongoing relationship conflict.

Finding the right fit is part of the work. Barbara will discuss approaches with each person and choose methods together based on goals and what feels most useful. That collaborative decision can change as therapy progresses.

The profile does not list specific session delivery options, so confirm current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work, childcare, or medical needs, and it supports continued practice between sessions. Many people find virtual meetings helpful for shorter check-ins or when travel time would otherwise be a barrier.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Eating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBody imageCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Communication problems Control issues Guilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / loneliness Life purpose Money and financial issues Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Listed in

Connecticut

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Barbara works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, sleep and eating difficulties, parenting strain, ADHD and mood-related concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and conversational work to build skills and change unhelpful patterns over time.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 30 years of experience working with people on emotional and life-change issues.

Is she licensed to practice in Connecticut?

Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are accepted according to the profile details.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to begin working together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the 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

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