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Laronda Barker

Therapist
3 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Family 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
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, 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, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Men's issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Strength-Based, Structural Family, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Attachment Based Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Locations
    1501 East 7th Street STE 7
    Charlotte, NC 28204
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