- Direct and warm
- Practical steps
- Christian options
About Barbara
Barbara Popa, LCSW, helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, and addictions. She often supports clients dealing with low self-esteem, depression, and panic disorder and panic attacks. Her manner is warm and direct, and she uses humor and positivity when it fits the person and the moment.
Barbara treats each person as the expert on their own life. She listens first, then shapes a practical plan that reflects a person's goals and everyday realities. Sessions emphasize clear steps and skills that can be used between meetings. She also offers Christian-based services when a client prefers that perspective.
Her background includes eight years working in mental health and addictions across Indiana. That experience informs how she blends practical strategies with motivational support. She focuses on helping people find manageable changes rather than on perfect solutions.
Barbara draws from several therapy styles to match clients' needs. She often uses client-centered methods to build rapport, cognitive behavioral tools to address anxious thinking, and dialectical behavior strategies for emotion regulation. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques help when a client wants clear direction and short-term goals.
People who choose her work with someone who values respect, sensitivity, and straightforward feedback. She aims to make the first steps less overwhelming and to create plans that fit daily life. To begin, clients are invited to complete the platform's intake steps and schedule a first session.
Approaches for online work and practical change
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and building trust. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what matters to them, and helps shape goals that feel meaningful and doable. This approach is useful for people who want a therapist who respects their values and choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. It breaks problems into practical pieces and teaches skills to manage anxiety, panic, and low mood. People often leave sessions with clear exercises to practice between meetings.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers skills for managing strong emotions and reducing impulsive actions. It includes techniques for grounding, distress tolerance, and balancing change with acceptance, which can be helpful for anxiety and addiction-related challenges.
Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and try methods that fit that person. Work is collaborative, with adjustments made over time based on what helps most.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and pacing to match each person's schedule and goals.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, including panic disorder and panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, direct, and practical. She listens first, uses humor when appropriate, and focuses on clear steps people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working in mental health and addictions in Indiana.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW, which is listed as IN LCSW, and practices in Indiana.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.