- Relationship and intimacy
- Family of origin issues
- Addictions and grief
About Jacques-Paul
Jacques-Paul Barbour is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts with 23 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on concerns such as relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, depression, anxiety, and family matters including family of origin issues. He also supports people facing life changes, grief, caregiver stress, cancer-related emotional impacts, and LGBT identity questions.
He trained at Cambridge College where he completed a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy in 2002. Since then he has worked in private practice and in hospital emergency departments providing crisis support. He has also taught psychology and human services courses at community colleges and four-year institutions in the Greater Boston area.
In sessions he uses a mainly solution-focused and practical style. He also draws on client-centered, cognitive behavioral, narrative, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic approaches to match what a client needs. Conversations combine short-term problem solving with opportunities to look at deeper emotional patterns when it helps.
Jacques-Paul aims to discuss sensitive topics directly, including sexuality, identity, compulsive behaviors, and intimacy. He presents these matters without judgment and encourages clear, straightforward talk about how early family roles and expectations still affect current relationships.
He offers therapy in English and Arabic, and his practice includes work with adults from varied backgrounds. People who want to begin are asked to use the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered work focuses on the person’s perspective. The therapist listens and reflects so people can name what matters and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and supports steps toward those goals.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. He will discuss goals and preferences and suggest ways of working that fit the issue and the person. That decision is reviewed as therapy progresses so the approach can shift if something else would be more useful.
The site biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. It can also allow continuing care after a hospital or medical visit and support focused work on coping, relationship communication, or managing compulsive behaviors without requiring in-person visits.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English, Arabic
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he address?
He works with adults on relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, depression, anxiety, family of origin issues, grief, caregiving stress, and related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a primarily solution-focused and practical approach while incorporating client-centered, CBT, narrative, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas as needed.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 23 years of clinical experience since completing his master’s degree in 2002 and has worked in private practice and hospital emergency departments.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) based in Massachusetts with a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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