Barbie Rice, LPC
Compassionate counselor focused on your life story
Details
| Name | Barbie Rice |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 9 |
About Barbie
Barbie Rice is a Licensed Professional Counselor who draws on nine years of clinical experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, mood shifts, and relationship strain. She centers each session on the person's story and strengths. Barbie aims to create a calm space where people can try new ways of thinking and acting.
Her work often focuses on anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, low self-esteem, and relationship challenges. She also helps people who struggle with panic attacks, impulsive behavior, control issues, and feelings of guilt or shame.
Background and approach
Many clients seek her out for help with life purpose or midlife transitions. Barbie uses Narrative Therapy to help clients separate themselves from unhelpful labels and rewrite painful parts of their lives. She combines that with Client-Centered methods to follow the client’s lead and DBT skills for emotion regulation where needed.
Cognitive Behavioral ideas are used when patterns of thinking feel stuck. Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. Barbie listens for strengths and small changes that can make daily life easier.
She encourages experiments between sessions so people can test new responses and build confidence. Her practice is based in Texas and sessions are offered in English. People who are exploring identity, cultural concerns, communication problems, or recovery from relationship endings may find this approach useful.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem among the things Barbie works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Barbie among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Barbie among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Barbie among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Barbie among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Barbie among the ways she works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Barbie among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Barbie among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Barbie among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Barbie directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Barbie directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Barbie commonly draws on Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online work. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from painful labels and re-author their life stories, which can reduce shame and open new possibilities. Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s perspective first and creates space for their priorities to shape each session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety and low mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the process and happens together. Barbie talks with each person about their goals, what has helped before, and what feels comfortable. Then she matches methods to those preferences and adjusts over time based on what works for the person.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people meet face-to-face without traveling. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to keep momentum between sessions or fit therapy into a busy day. These options make consistent care more flexible and easier to maintain.
Common questions about this listing
What issues does Barbie help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and relationship difficulties. Additional focuses include panic attacks, self-esteem, impulsivity, and life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is narrative and client-centered, which means she listens for the person’s story and strengths. She also uses CBT and DBT techniques when helpful to change thoughts and manage emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Barbie has nine years of professional experience working with people on mood and relationship concerns. That experience shapes a practical, goal-focused approach.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential, listed as TX LPC, and practices in Texas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.
Contacting this therapist
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