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Barbara Williams, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Barbara is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Barbara. View 39 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

Barbara is fantastic. Great listener and very insightful. I trust her with betterment of my mental health through our sessions

Reviewed May 2024

I have shared the most intimate parts of my life and Ms. Barbara has been helpful in making me understand what I feel and how to navigate through those feelings. Thank you

Reviewed April 2024

More about Barbara

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC

I am licensed in the state of Florida with over two decades of professional work experience. I have a master’s degree in counseling psychology and have worked with a variety of clientele with varying challenges, such as: relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, depression/anxiety, self-esteem, confidence, and coping with life changes. It is my goal to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, as I know it is not always easy to open up about yourself with others. I am a firm believer that each of us comes with our own answers to our questions and solutions to our problems, but often need support in getting clear on what that is and what it looks like for them. This is where I come in. I can help you make the connection of what it is you truly desire for your life, and then support you in creating it. I consider this an opportunity for us to partner in support of your moving from a space where you no longer want to be, and towards a place where you desire and feel more fulfilled. Your participation in our communication together will support me in creating a tailor-made treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I commend you for taking the first step towards the change you want to see take place in your life. I am here to support and empower you on that journey. Please feel free to reach out for a good mutual meeting day and time for us to connect.

Specialties

Relationship issues Depression Coping with life changes Coaching Stress Anxiety Grief Anger management Self esteem Communication problems Forgiveness Life purpose Self-love Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Barbara Williams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255480612.

  • LMHC · Florida · MH16549 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Barbara Williams

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

39 reviews

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Clients mention: Listens Amazing Great Helped Caring Thank you Easy Excellent Grateful Helpful

Barbara is fantastic. Great listener and very insightful. I trust her with betterment of my mental health through our sessions

Reviewed May 2024

I have shared the most intimate parts of my life and Ms. Barbara has been helpful in making me understand what I feel and how to navigate through those feelings. Thank you

Reviewed April 2024

Barbra has changed my life for the better. She holds me accountable and teaches me in a way that best suits my learning style. She is a wonderful human to talk and listen to.

Reviewed May 2024

Barbara not only listens to what I am saying but she truly hears what I need even if I can’t recognize it. Then she is able to help me work through things that may be right in front of my face but I’m to caught up in it to see it! Barbara is kind, attentive, empathetic, but also gives it to you straight! Love my sessions! Highly recommend!

Reviewed April 2024

I recommend Ms. Williams.

Reviewed April 2024

Barbara is a joy. She listens intently and offers positive solutions. I really like her style. She is full of wisdom and earns your trust easily. I honestly look forward to our sessions because she always gives me something to work on.

Reviewed November 2023

Barbara has been an amazing asset to me and my mental health. She listens and stays focused on the task at hand all in order to assist me in reaching my goals. She keys in and looks at things that I did not even realize needed attention. Barbara is always caring, direct, and very knowledgable.

Reviewed July 2023

Barbara's style of therapy is caring but direct. She listens and focuses on you and provides a common sense approach to best help you along your journey. She is generous in her communication between scheduled appointments. You will not feel alone in your therapy journey.

Reviewed December 2023

Very helpful and honest

Reviewed December 2023

Very knowledgeable and genuine. I feel listened to and supported. Barbara is clear in her delivery and identifies the areas that need to be addressed based on the information I provide. She provides activities that help guide your thoughts and actions towards healing.

Reviewed December 2023

Very nice and always seems to keep my best interests at heart. She initially worked with me to find a good time for our first couple of sessions. Very kind in her mannerisms

Reviewed September 2023

Mrs. Barbara is very professional and she has passioned of what she does. She will not sugacoating things nor tell you what you want to hear. She will also listening to your goals, wants, and come up with the plan together to get you there. Love YOU!! Mrs. Barbara Ann Williams

Reviewed July 2023

Barbara is wonderful.

Reviewed July 2023

Barbara is an excellent therapist. She listens well but more importantly she gives direct advice, specific action steps to take, and follows up to see if you are working the program. I have great respect for her.

Reviewed May 2023

Barbara has been a blessing to me and has really helped me regain strength in myself. She tells you how it is and shoots it straight but is exactly what you need when moving forward. I am so grateful to have met her and have her help me begin my healing journey. Thank you!!

Reviewed April 2023

Barbara is an amazing therapist. She challenges me to really reflect on my situation, decisions and goals. Thank you Barbara!

Reviewed March 2023

Very kind and caring, has a way of connecting with me and getting me to understand myself better.

Reviewed March 2023

Barbara is amazing! She is a great listener and is able to guide you in becoming more self aware and find your power in different situations.

Reviewed March 2023

Barbara is amazing!

Reviewed March 2023

Amazing! Great feedback, and attention to all details. Barbara gave me good recommendations I was able to apply in my daily life. Highly recommended.

Reviewed April 2023

Barbara is my absolute favorite therapist. And I’ve had many over the years! She listens to me and pushes me to reflect on myself and grow as a person.

Reviewed February 2023

Barbara is exactly what I needed to get me through the most difficult time of my life. I'm a planner and need structure. She does a great job at helping outline goals, a plan and steps to take. I am so grateful for her!

Reviewed December 2022

Barbara is absolutely the best! She make me feel so much peace and calm on our sessions, she is understanding and will tell you what it is not what you want to hear and she will do it in the most gentle way possible. She is really an excellent therapist I couldn’t ask for a better one

Reviewed December 2022

Therapy with Barbara has been life changing. She is great at challenging you to create the life you want to see and has helped me to reduce anxiety and negative thoughts. If you are ready to do the work to change your story then she is the perfect therapist for you!

Reviewed December 2022

She is tough! But tough it what I need, By tough I mean that she doesn't allow you to stay in self pity, which is so very easy to do. EASY to stay in and JUST as easy to get STUCK in, instead she shines a light in a very dark tunnel at least she does in mine, and then she stands at the end of it, where she tells you that you will come out if you're willing to do the work, so you make a step in the darkness and there is her voice, guiding you, step by step even when you stumble. So far I've gone from no light to a glimmer, I'm excited to see who I will become.

Reviewed November 2022

Thoughtful and listening, great mature advice

Reviewed November 2022

She is very nice and understands me with good advice and direction to a better way of thinking .

Reviewed November 2022

Barbara has helped me in so many ways. I appreciate our candid conversations even when I don’t want to look in the mirror and do the work or hear it. She is a blessing and has really opened my eyes and provided tools to grow and learn more about myself. Her expertise and communication style allows me to be comfortable and honest. She has helped me in several aspects of my life. I would highly recommend Barbara and have to family and friends.

Reviewed November 2022

Barbara is extremely supportive and helpful. She ask thought provoking questions to help you work out and through your problems. She provides “homework” to encourage you to think about different solutions. She is awesome!!!

Reviewed November 2022

She is the best! Understands my needs and helps me process my thoughts. She encourages me and helps me accomplish my goals and grow as a person.

Reviewed November 2022

Barbara listens and understands my issues and work with me to develop and solutions for better mental and physical health.

Reviewed September 2022

I enjoyed my sessions with Barbara and the things I learned about myself in the process. She helped me in my self care journey and how to have better responses to negative situations in my life. I can't change people, I can only change me. Thank you, Barbara.

Reviewed September 2022

Barbara has been an excellent therapist!

Reviewed September 2022

So far, so good. I have had a couple of breakthrough in our sessions after years of anxiety and shame, I was able to see my way through.

Reviewed September 2022

Awesome, so glad I have been paired with her

Reviewed August 2022

She is amazing

Reviewed August 2022

Barbara is AMAZING. Like listening to a mother, good teacher and friend.

Reviewed August 2022

I had my first BH appt today and was matched with Barbara. I was skeptical because they matched me so quickly. I have gone to counselors off and on for many years. Barbara probably helped me more in one hour than other counselors have in months of sessions. I appreciate her challenging me and motivating me. I look forward to becoming a better person with her guidance. I feel very fortunate to have been matched with her. She is perfect for me.

Reviewed August 2022

Barbara is very kind and caring. She listens and provides the perfect feedback that will help you, with tools and techniques to practice between sessions. She never rushes her sessions and she never forces you to talk about anything but provides an open and welcoming space to explore the things you need to. She's very knowledgeable and I'm so grateful to to benefit from her expertise!

Reviewed August 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Barbara Williams offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Barbara Williams works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Barbara Williams speak?

Barbara Williams speaks English.

How many years of experience does Barbara Williams have?

Barbara Williams has 20 years of experience.

Where is Barbara Williams licensed to practice?

Barbara Williams is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Barbara Williams accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Barbara Williams does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Barbara Williams offer?

Barbara Williams offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Barbara Williams?

Barbara Williams can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Barbara Williams?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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