I specialize in treating people who have sex and love addiction and compulsions. I have 13 years of experience in human sexuality, 7 specifically as a therapist providing recovery work for sex and love addiction. I also work with partners of addicts who have their own painful journey from the fallout of the addict's disclosure, the broken trust, shame,and codependency that surfaces from their relationship to the addict.I provide a reliable,responsible and time tested recovery method where people can turn their problematic sexual behaviors from destructive unmanageability to healthy, passionate sexuality.

Grounded Hearts Couples Co-therapy is a natural reflection of the dynamic between two committed human beings. This unique approach to couples therapy places the couple with two therapists at the same time, which ensures that each person is supported, challenged and met. Grounded in gestalt therapy, mindfulness, and interpersonal neurobiology, the Grounded Hearts approach effectively strives to create a safe container for couples to explore what is truly possible in a committed, healthy, dynamic, fun and passionate relationship. Ground Counseling works with teens and adults in body-centered, present-moment approach that is firmly based in modern attachment theory, and mindfulness-based practices that are informed by current understanding of who we are as human beings.

It's hard to look forward to your day when you feel stuck or burdened down. You may fel raw, question your value, or wonder how to stay afloat. At Side By Side Counseling, you have someone who will alway be your advocate. It is my highest priority to help you address your issues so they cease to have debilitating power in your life. I have the expertise necessary to bring relief and help you feel more in control of your life. Through our work together, you will gain self-understanding an an ability to effectively address your needs and gain tools that will have long reaching influences into the future.

Barbara is trained and experienced in working with a variety of issues, including sexual addictions, unhealthy or unsatisfying relationships, low self-esteem, and overcoming the effects of physical/emotional/sexual abuse and trauma.

To help her clients cope with these challenges, to break free from old patterns of thinking and behaving, and to ultimately create a more fulfilled and balanced life, Barbara brings an eclectic style of therapy that incorporates EFT, sandtray, visualization, and other modalities. Barbara's work is grounded in respect, compassion, and hope.

While sometimes there is laughter and tears in the safety of this therapeutic alliance, there is inevitably personal growth and change.

Please call for a free 20-minute consultation to see if Barbara is the right therapist for you.

Web Site: www.BarbaraCounsels.com