About Barbara
Barbara Christenson is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on helping people through grief, depression, and major life changes. She speaks plainly about loss and listens for the story behind the pain. Her approach aims to make overwhelming feelings more manageable, one step at a time.
She brings 17 years of counseling experience, including time as a school counselor and as a therapist working with families facing loss. Those roles exposed her to many kinds of grief, not only bereavement but also endings like divorce, job loss, or moving away from a familiar life.
Background and approach
Barbara describes grief broadly and normalizes different kinds of loss. She draws on both personal experience and professional practice to guide people toward practical coping strategies. Sessions often focus on naming emotions, creating day-to-day structure, and finding small ways to feel steadier.
When someone is facing separation, the end of a relationship, or deep sadness, she aims to help them make sense of the change. She works with each person to identify what matters most and to build manageable goals. Her style is straightforward and compassionate, with an emphasis on real-life steps a person can use between sessions.
People who choose her can expect a counselor who listens, helps map out next steps, and supports practical coping. She encourages questions and wants to hear each person’s story before suggesting a path forward.
How evidence-based methods guide online care
Barbara uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address grief and depression in clear, practical ways. One common method focuses on helping people name and track their emotions, which can reduce overwhelm and make next steps clearer. Another approach centers on rebuilding daily routines and small habits to restore a sense of stability after loss or big life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She discusses options with each person and chooses methods together based on goals, needs, and what feels most useful. The process is collaborative so that the plan fits the person’s pace and priorities.
Confirm the session formats before booking so you know what’s available for online work. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow for check-ins during breaks or after work. It also lets people use quieter surroundings or simpler audio-only sessions when that helps them engage. Ask about available formats when you start the matching process so arrangements match your needs.
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- Experience
- 17 years
- Licensed
- Texas
- Languages
- English