Barbara Vernon

Experienced counselor helping adults build resilience

LMHC Indiana

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Barbara

Barbara Vernon is a licensed mental health counselor in Indiana with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood disorders including bipolar and depression, relationship difficulties, and grief.

Background and approach

Her practice also addresses related issues like self-esteem, codependency, impulsivity, isolation, and family of origin wounds, with particular experience supporting survivors of childhood abuse. Barbara draws on a blend of evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person's needs.

She emphasizes the client as the expert in their story and highlights individual strengths as tools for change. Her background includes methods that help people build coping skills, examine unhelpful thinking patterns, and cultivate present-moment awareness.

Prospective clients are encouraged to take the initial step toward support; she acknowledges the courage that takes and works collaboratively to develop practical, achievable goals.

Approaches that guide online care and practical support

Barbara integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and panic, and it is useful for mood and stress-related concerns by teaching concrete coping strategies. ACT emphasizes values, acceptance of difficult feelings, and committed action; it can help people move toward meaningful goals even when uncomfortable emotions are present.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will explore a person's goals, preferences, and life context to determine which methods or combination of methods fit best, and will adjust strategies over time in partnership with the client.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to access consistent care from licensed professionals without needing to travel, supporting continuity and convenience while working on therapeutic goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Barbara commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar and depressive mood disorders, relationship struggles, grief, and related issues such as self-esteem and isolation.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and strengths-oriented, combining practical skill-building with opportunities to explore meaning and personal values.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Barbara has 15 years of professional counseling experience supporting people through a range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She holds the LMHC license with the designation IN LMHC 39004293A and practices in Indiana.

Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for appointments?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and preferences.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesGrief

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBody imageCodependencyControl issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English