Kathy Barr Counseling & Consulting is a practice dedicated to serving individuals, families, and organizations in the Greater Charlotte Metropolitan area and beyond.

 

Kathy offers individual psychotherapy, parent & child counseling, and group therapy. Please note that Kathy is not accepting new clients.

 

Individual Psychotherapy

STRENGTHS-BASED TREATMENT UNIQUELY TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS

Through individual psychotherapy, you can receive help with:

  • Anxiety

  • Attention/focus/executive function difficulties

  • Challenging life transitions (i.e. college adjustment, job change,
    relocation, new baby, retirement)

  • Chronic health issues

  • Depression

  • Feeling overwhelmed, confused

  • Grief and loss

  • Lack of joy, direction, interest in life

  • LGBTQ+ exploration and affirmation

  • Minority stress

  • Relationship issues

  • Stress management

Parent & Older Teen/Young Adult Counseling

INTEGRATED FAMILY APPROACH

This approach involves both parent and child for families affected by:

  • ADD/ ADHD

  • Anxiety

  • Behavior challenges

  • Grief and loss

  • Independent living challenges

  • Learning differences

PARENT COACHING

Personalized, empowering, educative approach offering:

  • Advocacy guidance

  • Brief, focused support

  • Education on social/emotional development

  • Realistic, actionable information and advice

Bridge Consultations

guidance while awaiting therapy service Availability

One-time 90 minutes session providing:

  • Extensive resources including:

    • educational materials

    • support groups

    • intervention options

  • Immediate support

  • Peace of Mind

  • Referrals to therapists and doctors

  • Safe, non-judgmental space to explore current circumstances

 

Consultation / Presentations / Lectures / Customized In-Service Training

 

Possible Topics:

  • Therapist self-care during difficult times
  • Parenting children with ADHD/executive dysfunction
  • Transgender basics
  • Employee dysfunction
  • Organizational well-being
  • Crisis response

POSSIBLE AUDIENCES:

  • Mental health professionals
  • Parent groups
  • Educators/schools
  • Churches
  • Community groups
  • Businesses
  • Executives/leadership groups