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