Barbara Thomas

Greetings, my name is Barbara Thomas. Maybe stress won’t let up, anxiety keeps you on edge, grief hasn’t had room to breathe, or you’re ready to change your relationship with alcohol or drugs. Whatever it is, I’m here to help you find your balance again. I earned my Bachelor’s in Social Work from Cleveland State University and my Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University, with a Business Administration focus. I’ve worked in home-based services, hospitals, residential programs, and virtual settings. There I’ve supported children, teens, adults, and older adults through addiction, homelessness, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, family and relationship challenges, and major life transitions. That range has taught me that no two journeys look the same, and that everyone deserves a space where they feel respected and heard.

I believe in meeting you where you are in your journey so you can balance yourself in your space. My style is open-minded, affirming, and empowering. I focus on the strengths you already have and help you build on them. Together, we’ll use proven, practical approaches tailored to you, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. If substance use, anger, or past trauma are part of your story, I have experience helping clients work through each.

Our first session is all about getting to know you. We’ll talk about what brought you here, what balance looks like for you, and what you’d like to change. I’ll answer any questions you have about the process, and together we’ll start shaping a plan that fits your goals. Your willingness and active participation are key, and you won’t be doing this alone. I look forward to helping you quiet the outside noise, gain clarity, and build tools you can carry with you long after our sessions. If balance is your goal, I’d be honored to walk alongside you. Book today!