- Client-directed care
- Practical strategies
- Support for aging
About Barbara
Barbara Pettibone is a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, CSW) based in Colorado with 46 years of experience. She works with adults across life stages and supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life transitions. Her practice also addresses challenges such as codependency, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and concerns related to aging and health.
Barbara spent decades in both inpatient psychiatric hospitals and outpatient settings, so she understands a range of mental health situations. She often helps people adjust to losses, changing relationships, health problems, and the practical strains of caregiving. She also supports people dealing with mood conditions and relationship or intimacy-related concerns.
In sessions she follows a client-centered stance - the person seeking help directs the goals. She works collaboratively to identify the problems and then chooses approaches that match the person’s needs. Her methods include attachment-focused work, cognitive-behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior ideas, emotionally-focused techniques, and insight-oriented or grief-focused work.
Barbara describes herself as honest, warm, and forthright. She aims to be a steady support while people do the often-difficult work of change. Her style is practical and down-to-earth, pulling from different approaches when helpful.
People interested in beginning can expect a straightforward intake and goal-setting conversation. Barbara welcomes international clients and conducts sessions in English. To get started, use the platform’s Start Therapy process and complete the short matching questionnaire.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape feelings and behavior. It helps people understand patterns in intimacy, abandonment fears, and how they relate to others. Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s goals first. The therapist listens, reflects, and supports the choices the person wants to make, which works well for people who need space to set their own pace. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Barbara will discuss these options with each person and together decide what feels most useful. That choice is made collaboratively and can change as needs evolve. Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy life easier. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or remove the need to be on camera if that is preferred for a session. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find that online sessions help maintain continuity of care when schedules or location change.Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
46+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Her practice covers stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, codependency, and life changes among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She follows a client-centered approach where the person sets goals and she collaborates on ways to reach them, using practical and honest guidance.
What is her background in mental health?
She has 46 years of experience and has worked in both inpatient psychiatric hospitals and outpatient settings.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Clinical Social Worker with the credentials LCSW and CSW and practices in Colorado.
In which languages are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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