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Barbara George

Barbara George, LCMHC

Therapist in Utah

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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  • Client-centered care
  • Practical strategies
  • Grief experience

About Barbara

Barbara George is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who helps people dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, and day-to-day stress. She writes in plain, steady language and aims to make sessions feel welcoming and understandable. Her approach centers on listening and helping each person set clear, practical goals they can work toward.

Barbara trained with a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix and holds an LCMHC in Utah. She also studied social work at Weber State University and has twelve years of clinical experience in medical and behavioral health settings. That background includes work in hospital emergency rooms, medical floors, and inpatient behavioral health units.

For a decade she co-facilitated grief support groups for families who had lost a loved one. That work informs how she supports people through loss and major life changes. She also has experience related to adoption and foster care and aging and geriatric issues.

Her practice draws on Client-Centered and Solution-Focused styles so clients shape the goals. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to help people notice patterns and try small concrete changes. Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are additional tools she may use when helpful.

Sessions focus on practical steps and on understanding what is getting in the way of change. People leave with specific strategies to try between sessions and a clear plan for next steps.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How online therapy uses practical approaches

Barbara often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters to them and take small, values-driven steps toward those things. ACT can be helpful for depression, anxiety, and coping with life transitions because it focuses on action even when feelings are difficult.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. CBT is useful for worries, mood changes, and patterns that keep problems going. Client-Centered Therapy is another cornerstone; it means she follows the client's lead, listens closely, and helps people define their own goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to see which methods fit their needs and preferences, and will adjust strategies as progress is made. Goals, values, and what feels doable guide those choices.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce the need to travel. Talk with the therapist about scheduling preferences and practical needs so sessions can fit into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Barbara work with?

She helps people with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and intimacy-related concerns, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is her general approach in sessions?

She uses a client-centered and solution-focused style so clients set goals and guide sessions. Tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing are used as appropriate.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has twelve years of clinical experience, including work in hospital emergency rooms, medical floors, and inpatient behavioral health units, plus ten years co-facilitating grief support groups.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds an LCMHC, which is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor credential, and is licensed in the state of Utah.

In which languages are sessions available?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She is not currently working with international clients.

How are fees and payments handled?

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

How do I begin the process of scheduling a session?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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