Barbara George , LCMHC

Barbara George is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in Utah with 12 years of clinical experience. She has worked across hospital emergency rooms, medical floors, and inpatient behavioral health units, bringing a breadth of acute care and behavioral health experience to her practice.

For a decade she co-facilitated grief support groups for families who had lost a loved one, supporting people through mourning and adjustment. Her training includes a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix and a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Weber State University.

Barbara favors a client-centered and solution-focused approach, meeting each person where they are and emphasizing their strengths and goals. She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to help clients notice patterns, manage difficult thoughts and feelings, and restore balance in daily life. At the core of her work is a commitment to creating a welcoming, healing, growth-oriented environment where clients define the goals they want to pursue and collaborate to address barriers that stand in the way.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Barbara George draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action - it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for the client’s perspective so that individuals feel heard and supported as they set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical skills for managing symptoms and improving day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Barbara collaborates with clients to explore which approaches fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work aligns with what matters most to the client.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care. Licensed professionals and therapists can provide effective support through these channels, allowing clients to engage in therapy in ways that feel most practical and accessible.