- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- CBT and EMDR
About Barbie
Barbie Rice is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with nine years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression. Barbie also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, communication problems, control issues, and life purpose.
Her practice emphasizes the client as the expert in their own story. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and practical steps people can use to manage symptoms and make decisions. Conversations are direct and goal-oriented, with attention to what matters most to the person in front of her.
Barbie uses a mix of approaches to fit different situations. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to center the person’s perspective, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts and behaviors, and EMDR for people who have distress tied to past events. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and existential ideas when they suit the work.
People who come to her for life purpose or midlife concerns can expect clear talk about values, options, and concrete next steps. For mood disorders and panic, sessions combine symptom management with longer-term coping strategies. Barbie pays attention to cultural background and how it shapes relationships and choices.
Her practice operates in Texas and sessions are conducted in English. The intake process involves a short questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the online booking flow.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's perspective and priorities. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and follows the client's lead to shape goals and pace. This approach helps when someone needs clarity about what matters most to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence mood. Online CBT sessions typically include skill practice, behavior plans, and short homework tasks to try between meetings. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and problems with mood regulation.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, known as EMDR, targets distress tied to past events. In an online setting EMDR sessions focus on memory processing and symptom reduction through structured protocols adapted for video work when appropriate.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That process can change over time as issues shift or progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule around job or family demands, reduce travel time, and let people continue care from different locations within the same state. Practical choices about session length and timing can help the work fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, and depression, plus related concerns such as abandonment, attachment, and life purpose.
How would she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses client-centered conversations and structured techniques to identify values and options, then works on concrete steps to move forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional work experience as an LPC in Texas.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.