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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method
About Barbara
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with nine years of experience, Barbara Spruill helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and related concerns. She also addresses grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, and intimacy-related issues. Sessions focus on practical change and clearer day-to-day coping skills.
Barbara uses approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She adapts methods to each person’s situation and combines tools to suit the issue at hand. Conversations tend to focus on what is happening now and steps a person can try between sessions.
Her background includes work with people affected by addiction and by trauma and abuse, and attention to caregiver stress and aging issues. She has experience with military and veteran-related concerns and with life changes such as divorce and separation. Barbara also works with financial stress, codependency, infidelity, and post-traumatic stress symptoms.
In sessions she aims to help people identify behaviors and thoughts that get in the way, then test alternatives. That might mean practicing new communication skills, building short routines for better sleep, or using mindful exercises to reduce anxiety. Motivational interviewing techniques are used when someone is unsure about change.
Practical matters such as the role of substance use, legal stressors, or family caregiving strain are addressed directly. The pace is set by the person seeking help, and work proceeds through clear, goal-focused steps. Barbara offers services in English and operates from Texas.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting a person’s own goals. In practice this means the therapist reflects concerns, asks clarifying questions, and follows the client’s priorities to build momentum toward change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions using CBT break problems into smaller steps, test new ways of responding, and assign short, practical exercises between meetings to track progress.
The Gottman Method concentrates on relationship communication and problem-solving. When used, it provides concrete skills for managing conflict, increasing positive interactions, and rebuilding trust in partnerships.
Choosing an approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is observed.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or other daily demands. They also allow shorter check-ins when needed and let people work without commuting. Ask about which session formats are available and how they would fit your schedule.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep and anger issues, and related concerns listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is eclectic and adaptive. She combines Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, the Gottman Method, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing depending on the client’s needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns, including addiction and trauma-related issues.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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, use the urgent help numbers.