
Barbara Webb
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
My Biography
Barbara describes herself as someone who is liberal. She is a pet lover and volunteers at a pet shelter. She is married and resides with her husband and their three pets. She enjoys downhill skiing and other winter sports. She had hopes of being a figure skater but chose to follow her educational pursuits instead. Barbara focuses on finding the positive strengths in people. While growing up we often form our opinions about ourselves from feedback we receive from family, friends, co-workers, teachers, coaches, and many others. This belief we form about ourselves can often be incorrect. It may be carried into adulthood which can create personal difficulties due to possibly trying to live up to a belief system that no longer is true to the person you are today. I often use information from someone’s past that may carry misconceptions and use that to discover how it may be negatively impacting someone’s quality of life and present day lifestyle.
My Education and Credentials
Ed. D/Doctorate in Counseling Psychology – Argosy University
Post-Masters – School Social Work Certificate – George Williams College of Aurora University
MSW – Graduate School of Social Work – George Williams College of Aurora University
Bachelor’s degree: Major – Early Childhood Education
Providing services in:
Illinois
I’m available:
In Person and Telehealth
I work with:
Adolescents 13+
Adults 18-75
I do:
Individual, Couples, Family Counseling
My Approach to Counseling
I use a variety of the following approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-centered, Existential, Internal Family Systems, John Gottman Approach for Couples, Mindfulness therapy and Hypnotherapy.
My Areas of Focus
Bold shows special interest
- ADHD
- Trauma
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress Management
- Sexual Assault and Abuse
- Personality Disorders
- Asperger’s in the Autism Spectrum
- Grief Issues
- Life Transitions
- Medical Issues Causing Mental Health Concerns
- Anger Management
- Infidelity
- OCD
- Phobias
- Self-Harm
- Codependency
- Multicultural
- LGBTQ+ Community
My Professional Experience
Clinical therapist in a private practice setting
Clinical therapist in a psychiatric hospital program
School Social Worker
Child Welfare-Foster Care Casework / Counseling