- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin issues
- Parenting support
About Barbara
Barbara Droy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 10 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, parenting struggles, grief, and family of origin issues. She also addresses addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and work or money stresses.
Barbara draws on a client-centered approach and uses practical, evidence-informed techniques to help people get unstuck. She listens for what a person wants to change and asks concrete questions about what success would look like. Early sessions focus on small, doable steps and clear goals rather than lengthy theory discussions.
Her background includes work in intensive outpatient settings, school counseling, in-home visits, and adoption-related supports. She has counseled people across a wide range of mental health concerns, including mood disorders and anxiety, and has experience with post-abortion and trauma-related needs. She also has personal experience parenting a child recovering from addiction and raising a family through divorce.
In sessions she mixes approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment ideas, and dialectical behavior strategies when they fit a client's needs. The style is collaborative - she follows the client's lead but will suggest small nudges or exercises when helpful. She asks directly about what will look different when counseling works, and then helps set measurable goals.
Practical details matter to her. Barbara aims to use session time efficiently and respects commitments. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
Barbara often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered methods. ACT helps people clarify their values and take small steps toward them while accepting uncomfortable feelings. Client-Centered work focuses on listening and responding to what the person brings so goals emerge from their priorities.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools for managing anxious thoughts and practical behavior changes. CBT offers concrete exercises to test beliefs and build new habits, which many people find useful for stress, panic, and mood concerns.
Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options, try a few techniques, and adapt methods based on the client's goals and preferences. Clients help decide what feels most useful and when to change strategies.
Confirm the exact session formats offered before booking. When online sessions are an option, they can make it easier to fit counseling into a day, shorten check-ins when life is busy, or avoid travel time. Discuss scheduling needs and preferred communication so sessions fit into everyday life rather than requiring large changes.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar-related concerns, grief, parenting issues, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, and related problems.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative. She combines practical techniques from CBT, mindfulness, ACT, and DBT depending on what will help.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 10 years of clinical experience working in schools, outpatient settings, and in-home services.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Louisiana and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border scheduling or licensure details before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing for your situation before scheduling.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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