- Strengths based
- Goal oriented
- 25 years experience
About Barbara
Barbara Wagner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with 25 years of experience. She helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, panic attacks, low self-esteem, anger, and depression. She works with concerns tied to family life, parenting, and major life changes. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth for people who may be nervous about starting therapy.
Barbara centers sessions on each person’s strengths and life story. She treats clients as the expert on their own experiences and encourages small, manageable steps toward change. Conversations focus on clear goals, everyday strategies, and skills that people can try between sessions.
She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that maintain anxiety and panic, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals and build momentum. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about making changes.
Over 25 years she has supported people dealing with mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive concerns, issues around control and codependency, and feelings of isolation or guilt. She also addresses body image, fertility-related stress, and family-of-origin topics. Barbara emphasizes collaborative work and practical strategies rather than long, abstract explanations.
If you decide to begin, be prepared for direct conversation and clear homework between sessions. She aims to make therapy understandable and useful, helping people take the next step when life feels overwhelming.
How her approaches translate to online work
Barbara commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; CBT is useful for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns. Motivational Interviewing focuses on strengthening a person’s own reasons for change and can help when someone feels stuck or uncertain about next steps. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on practical goals and small changes that add up over time and is often used to build momentum.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then tailor the mix of techniques with the client. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as needs evolve.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing sessions during work breaks or between errands. They can also allow for quicker check-ins when needed and reduce the time commitment around appointments, helping therapy feel more manageable alongside everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help address?
Barbara works with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and anger, among other concerns like self-esteem and parenting strain.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, collaborative style that focuses on clear goals, strengths, and small steps people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of professional experience working with people facing mood, anxiety, and life-change challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in South Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.