Therapist profile
Barbara Morris, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and Parenting
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- Grief and loss
- Parenting support
- CBT and DBT skills
About Barbara
Barbara Morris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 16 years of experience. She helps adults facing grief, anxiety, stress, parenting strain, relationship tension, and life changes. Her practice also includes work around trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and issues tied to aging and life purpose.
She uses practical, straightforward conversation to identify immediate steps a person can take. Sessions often focus on coping skills, problem-solving, and examining patterns that keep problems stuck. She draws on client-centered work to follow what matters most to the individual and uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to teach concrete tools.
Barbara trained in social work, including a Master of Social Work, and holds Florida licensure as an LCSW. Her background includes child welfare, parenting challenges, family crisis, developmental health concerns, and end-of-life care. She has worked across settings with people facing varied life stresses.
In sessions she may mix short-term, solution-focused strategies with longer-term skill building. Motivational interviewing and mindfulness approaches are used when they fit a person's goals. The focus is on what a person needs now and simple practices they can try between sessions.
Adults looking for help with parenting strain, difficult family relationships, coping after loss, or managing anxiety and mood symptoms will find direct, practical support. Before booking, confirm current session formats and logistics so they match your day-to-day needs.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It helps clarify priorities and keeps sessions organized around personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches a person to notice unhelpful thoughts and to try different behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by giving practical exercises and small homework tasks. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships. Those skills can be useful when feelings feel overwhelming or when communication breaks down.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest methods to try. Decisions about which tools to use come from a shared review of what helps and what feels manageable for the person.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around parenting, work, or caregiving responsibilities. They can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session is hard to schedule, and reduce time spent traveling. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT exercises for remote sessions so skills practice and brief homework remain practical for everyday life.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with grief, stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression and bipolar, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She combines client-centered conversation with practical skills from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Sessions focus on coping skills, problem-solving, and brief exercises to try between meetings.
How many years has she practiced?
Barbara has 16 years of experience working in social work settings that include child welfare, family crisis, and end-of-life care.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Can she work with people who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and how much does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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