LPC

Barbara Parker , LPC

Therapist in Colorado

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About Barbara

Barbara Parker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado and a United States Air Force veteran who brings practical experience and steady dedication to her therapeutic work. She spent four years in an inpatient program supporting men transitioning from prison into community corrections, where she witnessed resilience in the face of addiction and longstanding trauma and drew continual inspiration from the people she served.

Barbara practices from a person-centered framework, positioning clients as the experts on their own lives while offering professional guidance through the process of change. She works collaboratively to examine thoughts and beliefs so that behavior and responses can shift in ways that reduce discomfort and improve daily functioning. Rather than offering direct advice, she helps clients explore their concerns, gain clearer understanding, and co-create plans to address the problems that brought them to therapy.

Her experience includes work with addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family challenges, sleep difficulties, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes. Barbara applies a mix of evidence-informed techniques within a respectful, strengths-based approach designed to support meaningful, sustainable change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Barbara integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her online practice so clients can find approaches that match their goals and values. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then commit to actions that align with personal values - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and making behavioral changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, respect, and supporting the client's own insights; it helps people who need a nonjudgmental space to explore identity, relationships, or life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and patterns so behavior can shift; it is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and coping with loss.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Barbara collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time to support progress. This collaborative process helps ensure treatment feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy with Barbara uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow people to attend sessions from home or work, choose the format that feels most comfortable, and maintain continuity of care even when schedules or circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Barbara Parker have?

Barbara Parker has 9 years of professional experience in counseling.

Is Barbara Parker a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are CO LPC 15835.

In which languages does Barbara Parker provide therapy?

Barbara provides therapy in English.

Where is Barbara Parker located?

Barbara is located in Colorado.

How can I work with Barbara Parker as my therapist?

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

Does Barbara Parker work with international clients?

Barbara Parker does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Barbara Parker cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's 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 with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Colorado

Languages

English

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