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Laronda Barker

Therapist
3 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Reprogramming your mindset is the key to your success. The power of change rest in your desire to want change. I believe that people have the power to change their circumstances within themselves by changing their thought pattern first.

My approach to therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Empowerment, and Motivational Interviewing encourages change within. In addition, I welcome a warm, inviting, friendly, and non-judgmental environment for clients. I come from a plethora of experiences in the social service field that specializes in behavioral health, school -based social services, and teletherapy.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect their first session with me to focus on building rapport, understanding their concerns, and creating a safe, supportive environment where they feel comfortable sharing their experiences. I prioritize establishing trust and ensuring clients feel heard, respected, and not judged.

During the first session, we will typically discuss the client’s reasons for seeking therapy, current challenges, personal history, and strengths. I also review confidentiality, answer any questions about the therapy process, and discuss expectations for our work together.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Open Minded, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
  • License type
    LISW-CP (Licensed independent social worker–clinical practice) (South Carolina), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Providence Health Plan, The Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Men's issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Multi-Systemic (MST), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Strategic Family Therapy, Humanistic, Motivational Interviewing, Bowen Family Systems, Structural Family, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Strength-Based, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Locations
    1501 East 7th Street STE 7
    Charlotte, NC 28204
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