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Barbara BechtelLMFT
Nice to meet you
Navigating life’s challenges can be difficult, and it’s common to feel stuck at times. I take a solution-focused and systemic approach to counseling, collaborating with my clients to set meaningful and achievable goals that foster progress throughout their journey. I work with individuals aged 18 and older, with a special focus on those facing relationship issues, family-of-origin trauma, life and career transitions, depression, anxiety, and grief. As a working-Mother myself, I have particularly empathized with many high-functioning women who struggle with issues of "Mom-guilt," overthinking, caregiving, and perfectionism.
About Barbara
Location
Virtual, Illinois
Insurance Accepted
Cigna/Evernorth, Centivo, Cash (out of pocket)
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Affirming, Authentic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Focus areas
Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Geriatric clients, Parents, Students
Years of Experience
22+
As a working-Mother myself, I have particularly empathized with many high-functioning women who struggle with issues of "Mom-guilt," overthinking, caregiving, and perfectionism.
Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
MS - Applied Child and Family Studies with Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, Northern Illinois University
Interests
My interests outside of work include spending time with my family, my rescue dog, and my friends. I enjoy walking outdoors, listening to audiobooks, attending exercise classes, enjoying a nice meal out, and traveling.