Barbara Doll , LISW

Barbara Doll is a licensed independent social worker with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship strain. She practices in Ohio and supports people facing parenting and family challenges, including blended family issues and divorce or separation. She often works with concerns common to women, including life purpose, mood shifts, and social anxiety.

Barbara keeps sessions straightforward and respectful. She listens first, then shapes the conversation to what matters most to the person in front of her. Expect practical steps you can try between meetings, and quieter moments to reflect on progress.

Her approach draws on a mix of client-centered care, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. That means talks that focus on your goals, identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, learning simple mindfulness practices, and building small changes that add up.

Barbara uses plain language in sessions and adjusts her pace to each person. She addresses specific problems like panic or panic attacks, hoarding, eating and food-related issues, or substance use by breaking them into manageable parts. Communication problems and control issues are worked on with concrete communication skills and goal-setting.

People who want guidance through family conflict, parenting strain, or recovery from domestic violence and addiction will find a steady, compassionate presence. Barbara emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and tailoring plans to each person’s needs.

How approaches and online care work together

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and tailoring sessions to each person's values and goals. It helps when someone needs a therapist who follows their lead and builds a plan around what matters most to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It breaks problems into specific patterns and teaches practical tools to change thinking and behavior, which is useful for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches short, focused practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of the present moment. These practices can help with stress, anxiety, and strong urges related to addictions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. That process is shared and adjusted over time as needs change.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging work for brief check-ins, homework support, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options help people keep therapy consistent around work, parenting, and other life demands.