Barry Plumlee
Experienced therapist focused on practical change
LMFT, LCMFT Missouri
- Experience
- 21 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Barry
Barry Plumlee is a licensed marriage and family therapist who brings 21 years of clinical experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship challenges, mood disorders, parenting concerns, and substance-related problems.
Background and approach
He emphasizes practical coping skills alongside exploration of family patterns, helping clients address issues such as grief, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem, attention concerns, and the challenges that accompany life transitions and compassion fatigue. His style blends client-centered care with cognitive and relational tools, adapting methods to fit each person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
Barry draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with psychodynamic perspectives, motivational interviewing, and elements of the Gottman Method to help people improve communication, manage symptoms, and build healthier routines. He has a long history in community mental health, including work with family services and adult and marital concerns, which informs a pragmatic, respectful approach to therapy.
Based in Missouri, Barry aims to create a collaborative space where clients can explore patterns, develop actionable strategies, and work toward meaningful change. His availability tends to focus on evenings and Sunday afternoons, allowing flexibility for those balancing busy schedules.
How selected approaches translate to online therapy
Barry frequently integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in his online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and building a trusting therapeutic relationship, supporting exploration of emotions, family patterns, and personal values.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Barry collaborates with clients to determine which techniques fit their goals and preferences. He adapts methods over time, combining active skill-building with reflective exploration so the plan evolves with the client’s needs.
Online therapy with him is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access for people with busy schedules or geographic constraints. These formats make it easier to maintain regular sessions, practice skills between meetings, and integrate therapeutic strategies into daily life while keeping scheduling options like evening and Sunday availability.
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Experience
21+ years
Licensed
Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas
Languages
English