- Attachment-based work
- CBT and DBT techniques
- Grief and loss support
About Barbara
Barbara Pettibone is a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Colorado with 46 years of experience. She works with adults across life stages and lists concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, and LGBT concerns. Barbara also notes work with aging-related changes and caregiving stress.
She has worked in both inpatient psychiatric hospitals and outpatient settings. That background informs how she talks about loss, health changes, and practical problems that come with aging. Barbara says the client leads the work; she and the client identify problems and set goals together.
Her approach blends several methods rather than following a single school. She uses attachment-based ideas to look at relational patterns, client-centered work to follow what matters most to the client, and cognitive-behavioral techniques for changing thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical behavior ideas and emotion-focused work are also part of her toolkit.
Sessions focus on concrete steps as well as understanding feelings. That can mean grief work, mindfulness practice, behavioral changes, or talking through relationship patterns. Barbara aims to be direct and honest while supporting the person doing the hard work.
She notes special interest in seniors and the transitions that come with aging, including coping with loss and health changes. People who want a collaborative therapist who uses a mix of approaches may find this practical style a good fit.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions. It can help when issues come up around trust, abandonment, or recurring relationship conflicts. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following what matters to the client and building on the client’s own resources; it supports people who need a respectful, collaborative approach to sort out feelings and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to recognize unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with guilt. Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Barbara will help figure out what fits based on the client’s concerns, goals, and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can shift as needs change over time. The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also let someone continue regular work on grief, attachments, or thought patterns from their usual routine rather than rearranging a full day.Areas of expertise
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Experience
46+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Barbara works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, LGBT issues, and aging-related changes among other topics.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses a mix of attachment-informed and emotion-focused work alongside cognitive-behavioral techniques to name feelings, trace where they come from, and work on practical steps to manage them.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Barbara has 46 years of experience in mental health, including roles in inpatient psychiatric hospitals and outpatient settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Clinical Social Worker - LCSW, with a Colorado license. Her practice is based in Colorado.
Does she work in languages other than English or with people outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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