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Barbara Haslip

Practical, empathetic therapy for life challenges

LMSW Michigan

Experience
22 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Barbara

Barbara Haslip is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with more than two decades of clinical experience. She works with adults and older clients on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship and family problems, grief and loss, addictions, and self-esteem challenges.

Background and approach

Her background includes roles as a therapist and medical social worker, and she has supported groups and individuals facing domestic violence, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related difficulties. Her style blends warmth and empathy with clear, goal-oriented planning.

Barbara draws on client-centered principles to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space, while using cognitive behavioral techniques and elements of dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing to address patterns of thinking and behavior. She emphasizes developing specific, achievable treatment goals tailored to each person’s needs and life circumstances.

Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging and are scheduled based on availability. Barbara provides care in English and holds the Michigan LMSW license MI LMSW 6801080777.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Barbara integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, a practical approach often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create an accepting, respectful environment that supports exploration of feelings and personal goals. In some cases she draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to help with emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness when strong emotions or relationship challenges are present.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Barbara works with each person to clarify goals, try different techniques, and adjust strategies based on what works best for the client’s needs and preferences. This collaborative process helps tailor care so therapy feels relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide scheduling flexibility and easier access from varied locations. These options allow clients to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity of care, and choose the communication style that helps them engage most effectively with the therapeutic work.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Barbara commonly address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship and family conflicts, addictions, grief, and self-esteem difficulties.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is open, warm, and empathetic while also being direct when appropriate. She combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and other evidence-informed methods.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 22 years of professional experience working as a therapist and medical social worker across diverse settings and populations.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan, license number MI LMSW 6801080777, and practices out of that state.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Barbara provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorder

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English