Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Barbara works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- South Carolina
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Barbara
Barbara Wagner is a licensed professional counselor in South Carolina with 25 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Barbara approaches each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on.
Barbara uses straightforward, goal-focused methods. She often helps clients break down stuck patterns and try small, realistic changes. Sessions tend to include clear steps people can practice between meetings to see real shifts in mood and behavior.
Background and approach
Her work frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change thought and behavior patterns that keep problems stuck. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to boost a person’s readiness for change and Solution-Focused Therapy to set practical, short-term goals. These approaches are practical and action-oriented.
Barbara emphasizes collaboration. She listens first, then helps people pick strategies that match their needs and daily life. Progress is usually tracked with simple tools and regular check-ins so adjustments can be made when something is not working.
People who come to Barbara can expect calm, direct guidance and concrete tools for managing anger, stress, panic, OCD symptoms, mood problems, family-of-origin concerns, and issues around parenting and fertility. She keeps language plain and focuses on what can be done next, not on labels or blame.
What Barbara works with
Everything Barbara lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Barbara's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family of origin issues
- Fertility issues
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Barbara lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Barbara’s Approaches Work Online
Barbara commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going, which can help with anxiety, panic, OCD symptoms, and mood issues. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to build motivation and plan small changes when someone feels stuck.She combines these methods with Solution-Focused ideas to set short-term goals and try practical steps between sessions. Deciding which approach to use is a team effort; the therapist will work with the person to match methods to goals, needs, and what feels doable in everyday life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for different schedules and situations. Video calls are useful for a full conversation with visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat offers a quicker check-in, and messaging supports short updates or ongoing written work between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while still using structured, evidence-based tools.
Questions people ask about Barbara
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on simple steps and skills people can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with a range of mood and behavior concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.