Barbara Thomas(She/Her/Hers)

Barbara Thomas, LISW/LCSW, is a well respected provider at Wanna Talk It Out? services. She brings over 30 years of professional value based in a wealth of experience to her work as a therapist, having served across a wide range of community and clinical settings including home-based services, hospitals, residential programs, and virtual environments. Her diverse background gives her a unique perspective in addressing complex mental health challenges across the lifespan.

Barbara has worked with children, teens, adults, and older adults, including geriatric populations, navigating a variety of concerns such as homelessness, substance use, trauma, COVID-19-related stress, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, couples and marital issues, and depression. No matter the issue, Barbara meets each client with compassion, respect, and a deep commitment to creating a safe, supportive space for healing. She believes every individual deserves the opportunity to be heard, understood, and empowered to move forward with clarity and strength.

Barbara's therapeutic toolkit is both extensive and evidence-based. She specializes in EMDR, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Complex Trauma Therapy (CCTP). She also incorporates Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strengths-Based Therapy, Substance Use Treatment, Grief Therapy, Life Coaching, Anger Management interventions and more.

Her approach is collaborative and individualized. Barbara works closely with each client to co-create a treatment plan that aligns with their goals, values, and life circumstances. This personalized care ensures clients are confident in their path forward and equipped with tools they can integrate into their daily lives.

Barbara is passionate about helping individuals heal, grow, and reclaim their inner strength. She is ready to walk alongside you on your journey toward greater well-being.