LMHC

Barbara Mey , LMHC

Therapist in Rhode Island

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About Barbara

Barbara Mey brings twenty years of clinical experience to her work as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). She approaches therapy as a collaborative journey, guiding people toward greater self-awareness and practical strategies for change. Barbara creates a calm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore challenges, learn coping skills, and move toward meaningful life goals.

Her counseling style is tailored to each person, drawing on psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques to match interventions with individual needs and preferences. Barbara emphasizes a present, compassionate stance and works to ensure clients feel comfortable with the chosen methods as they address issues such as low self-esteem, trauma recovery, relationship and family concerns, adjustment to life changes, and substance-related problems.

Barbara earned a Master’s degree from Providence College and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study from Salve Regina University. Prior to joining Sheehan Psychotherapy, she worked at a substance abuse clinic providing group, individual, and family treatment and spent nearly a decade in community mental health serving people with mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and co-occurring substance use. As an LMHC - a licensed mental health counselor - she blends clinical skill with a supportive, honest therapeutic relationship to help clients pursue lasting change.

Approaches and benefits of online therapeutic care

Barbara often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy in her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to relieve symptoms and improve daily functioning - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and build psychological flexibility through acceptance and committed action, which can support coping with persistent difficulties and life transitions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and nonreactive attention to thoughts and feelings, which can reduce rumination and improve emotional regulation for issues like stress, grief, and trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Barbara works collaboratively to determine which methods best match a client’s needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the care remains responsive and practical.

Online therapy with Barbara is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult, while allowing therapists to use evidence-based approaches in a convenient format.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Barbara Mey have?

Barbara Mey has 20 years of experience in mental health counseling.

Is Barbara Mey a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMHC credential. License details: RI LMHC MHC00328.

In which languages does Barbara Mey provide therapy?

Barbara provides therapy in English.

Where is Barbara Mey located?

Barbara is located in Rhode Island.

How can I work with Barbara Mey as my therapist?

You can work with Barbara through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Barbara Mey work with international clients?

Barbara Mey does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Barbara Mey cost?

Costs can vary based on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Rhode Island

Languages

English

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