Dr. Barbara Wasowska

Dr. Barbara Wasowska helps people facing relationship strain, trauma, anxiety, depression, and career concerns. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Her approach centers on kindness, respect, and tailoring sessions to each person’s situation.

Barbara is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, in Maryland with 14 years of experience. She draws on several evidence-informed methods to address issues like self-esteem, intimacy-related concerns, grief, and stress. Sessions aim to increase coping skills and clarify values that guide next steps.

Her work with trauma and abuse emphasizes safety and steady pacing. For relationship and intimacy difficulties she helps people notice patterns, build better communication, and practice small changes. For mood and anxiety concerns she uses practical strategies to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning.

Barbara also supports people dealing with life transitions such as midlife shifts, caregiving for aging relatives, immigration-related stress, and career crossroads. She attends to cultural background and multicultural concerns when they shape a person’s experience.

In sessions she listens first, then helps set clear goals together. People leave with simple tools to try between meetings and with a plan for next steps. To begin, follow the site process to match with her and arrange a session that fits your schedule.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, practical steps toward those values while learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying concrete strategies to change behavior and mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns that formed early on and helps people notice and shift those patterns in present-day relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she may combine elements from different approaches to meet changing needs.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday break, or let someone join from a different location when needed. Licensed professionals can use these sessions to teach skills, review progress, and plan steps between meetings, all aimed at helping clients move forward in everyday life.