Barbara Kass , MD, LCPC

Barbara Kass is an MD and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 11 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and career concerns. She also supports those facing compassion fatigue, codependency, questions about life purpose, and women's issues.

Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on practical steps and personal reflection rather than jargon. She combines client-centered listening with concrete tools so people can make small changes that add up.

Barbara draws on several therapy methods to match each person's needs. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness, breathing, and meditation practices are used to calm the body and steady attention. She also brings existential and Jungian ideas into conversations about meaning, identity, and inner life.

Her background includes work in hospitals, clinics, county services, and private practice. She graduated from Loyola University and has a specialty in pastoral counseling, so she is comfortable addressing spiritual or religious questions when they matter to a client.

In sessions clients can expect a mix of listening, skill-building, and reflective exercises. The focus is on helping people reconnect with their ability to heal and find direction. Goals are set together and adjusted as needs change.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Barbara blends client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on active listening and helping people name their needs and values. It is useful when someone wants a supportive space to sort feelings and make choices. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets specific thoughts and behaviors and gives clear tools to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Barbara treats approach selection as a collaborative process. She will talk with clients about goals, try methods that fit, and adjust plans together as progress or challenges appear.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers audio only. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, homework review, or when a shorter contact fits a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping focus on meaningful change.