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Barbara Spruill

Practical, compassionate counseling for life challenges

LPC Texas

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

Barbara Spruill is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who works with people facing a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She assists clients managing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem struggles.

Background and approach

Additional areas of focus include caregiver stress, codependency, communication difficulties, divorce and separation, financial stress, post-traumatic stress, and self-harm. Her approach blends evidence-informed methods with a client-centered attitude, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused ideas, and elements of the Gottman Method where relationships are involved.

With nine years of clinical experience, she adapts techniques to each person's needs and moves at a pace that honors their readiness for change. Barbara emphasizes compassion, respect, and collaboration, supporting clients as they explore goals, build coping skills, and work toward clearer decision-making.

Clients who choose her can expect a practical, goal-oriented partnership that balances skill teaching with empathetic listening. Barbara welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and aims to create a space where growth and problem-solving can unfold over time.

Approaches for online growth and relationship work

Barbara uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing mood, anxiety, and behavioral concerns; CBT is often useful for symptoms like anxiety, depression, sleep troubles, and addictive behaviors. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration so clients feel heard while exploring personal values and goals. When relationship issues are a primary concern she may draw on elements of the Gottman Method to address communication patterns and build constructive interaction skills.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Barbara works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most effective, and then adjusts strategies over time so therapy matches each person's needs and pace.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different lifestyles and schedules. These options make it easier to attend consistently, fit therapy into busy days, and maintain continuity of care when circumstances change, while allowing therapists to use CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused work across formats.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does she address?
Barbara works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, bipolar disorder, depression, and many related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She blends client-centered listening with practical, skills-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques to tailor treatment to each person's needs.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Barbara has nine years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with clients facing mental health, relationship, and addiction-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Texas as an LPC with license number TX LPC 76860 and provides services from that state.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and preferences.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin therapy 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, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessInfidelityJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English