Direct Phone: 925-226-8865
Barb is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She earned a B.A. in Biological Sciences from UC Davis. She graduated from Holy Names College with a Masters in Counseling Psychology and a degree in Pastoral Counseling. Barb is a trained EMDR clinician for the treatment of trauma and PTSD. She also has in depth training in pet assisted therapy. Barb combines her own experience with knowledge and training to help clients heal from losses, codependency, abuse and broken relationships. Knowing God is the ultimate healer, she enjoys encouraging and challenging clients towards healing their wounds. She has a passion for seeing clients move towards recovery, restoration and reconciliation and to engage in healthy and fulfilling relationships with God and others. Barb has had extensive training in play therapy techniques and has a passion for working with young children especially those who have suffered loss or trauma including the aftermath of divorce. Barb has a special interest in helping children learn new coping strategies to set them on a course to heal from their losses and enjoy their childhood.