Barbara Kass
LCSW, LCSW-R
Therapist in Florida
Experienced LCSW focused on practical healing
Continue with Barbara- Experience 40 years
- Languages English
- Sessions Online
- 40 years experience
- Focus on loneliness
- Supports women's issues
About Barbara
Barbara is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with 40 years of experience. She has worked with clients facing chronic pain, illness, and disability, and she often helps people dealing with isolation and loneliness. Her approach centers on practical steps clients can use between sessions.
Sessions look at what is getting in the way of feeling better and build small skills to change daily habits. Barbara emphasizes self-love and finding clearer purpose when life feels uncertain. She helps people identify coping strategies that fit their routines.
Her style is straightforward and compassionate. She aims to create a space where clients can talk through hard things and try new ways of handling them. The pace is set by each person's needs and goals.
People who choose Barbara often want long-term perspective alongside concrete tools. She guides clients through emotional healing while keeping attention on realistic next steps. This can make progress easier to see and keep working on outside the therapy hour.
How evidence-based methods translate to online care
Barbara uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and tools. One common approach helps people learn short-term coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breath work, activity planning, and small behavior changes that reduce overwhelm. These steps are practical and usually taught with simple exercises to try between sessions.Another approach centers on rebuilding self-worth and purpose through guided reflection and goal setting. This helps when depression or life transitions make it hard to see next steps, and it often includes tasks that improve daily routines and relationships.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust what isn't working. Clients are invited to give feedback so the work stays relevant and useful.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, require less travel, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it possible to keep steady momentum during periods of illness or limited mobility.
License and NPI
| LCSW-R | New York · No. 030184 |
|---|---|
| LCSW | Florida · No. SW16277 |
| NPI | 1083763270 |
As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
New York, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Barbara commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship struggles, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include chronic pain, illness, disability, life purpose, self-love, and isolation or loneliness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and straightforward, with attention to practical steps people can use between sessions. She works at a pace set by the client's needs and goals.
What background does she bring to therapy?
She brings 40 years of clinical experience and a long history of supporting people through midlife transitions and chronic health challenges. That experience informs how she helps clients build coping strategies and self-care routines.
Where is Barbara licensed to practice?
She holds LCSW and LCSW-R credentials and practices in Florida. These credentials indicate clinical social work licensure in the states listed.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.