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Barbara Popa

Barbara Popa

LCSW

Indiana

Compassionate therapist focused on motivation and change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Indiana / 34010560A
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
Indiana

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    • Motivational interview focus
    • Faith-informed option
    • Practical skill building

    About Barbara

    Barbara Popa, LCSW, helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, and depression. She works with people who are struggling with life changes and who want practical ways to feel steadier and more confident. Barbara brings an approach that is respectful and straightforward, using humor and a positive outlook when it fits. She will tailor sessions to each person’s specific needs and preferences.

    Barbara has eight years of professional experience in mental health and addictions. She practices Client-Centered Therapy and uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find reasons to change and keep moving forward. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused tools to break bigger problems into doable steps.

    In sessions she emphasizes collaboration - the person in therapy is seen as the expert on their life. Goals are practical and concrete, such as reducing panic symptoms, improving communication, or managing urges related to substance use. She also offers support for issues like control struggles, family problems, and life purpose concerns.

    Barbara is licensed as an LCSW in Indiana. She can discuss faith-informed counseling when clients prefer Christian-based services. Her style is warm, respectful, and direct, and she aims to create clear next steps so progress feels achievable.

    To begin, she asks clients to describe current challenges and what they want to be different. Sessions focus on building skills, strengthening motivation, and making short-term plans that lead to lasting change.

  2. How Barbara’s approaches translate to online work

    Barbara uses Motivational Interviewing to help people explore their own reasons for change and to build momentum one step at a time. This approach is useful for addictions, low motivation, and situations where someone feels stuck.

    She also practices Client-Centered Therapy, which means the therapist focuses on listening, empathy, and tailoring sessions to each person’s perspective. That approach supports people who need a nonjudgmental space to sort out emotions and choices.

    Finally, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to teach skills that reduce anxiety and improve mood. CBT often includes small experiments and practical homework to try between sessions.

    Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. Barbara will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match goals, preferences, and how they respond in early sessions. She adjusts plans as progress is made.

    Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings are scheduled. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, it can cut travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid being on camera if that feels better. Talk with Barbara about what will work practically for scheduling and session length so therapy fits into daily routines.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsImpulsivityLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    8+ years

    Listed in

    Indiana

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Barbara address?

    She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include panic attacks, social anxiety, communication problems, and issues around control and impulsivity.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her approach is collaborative and respectful, using warmth and an occasionally light touch when appropriate. She focuses on practical steps and clear goals that match each person's needs.

    What is her professional background?

    Barbara has eight years of experience working in mental health and addictions. She works with clients to build motivation, skills, and strategies for change.

    What credentials and location apply to her practice?

    She holds an LCSW and is licensed in Indiana. Her license is listed as LCSW in Indiana.

    Which languages are available for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are sessions priced and billed?

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

    How do I get started with therapy?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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