Therapist profile
Barbara Carhart, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, New Jersey / 44SC04622200
- NPI1326236506
- Experience31 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew Jersey
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Anger management
- Grief and loss
About Barbara
Barbara Carhart is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 31 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, anger, and career-related challenges.
Her work is direct and practical. She listens for where anger and frustration show up in daily life - at home, at work, or in relationships. She talks through concrete ways to notice triggers, pause before reacting, and practice different responses. Sessions also address broader issues that feed into strong emotions, like grief, burnout, or sleep loss.
Over three decades Barbara has supported people through major life changes and long-term struggles. She brings experience with post-traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, caregiving and end-of-life concerns, and adjustments after illness or injury. That background informs how she helps people facing acute crises and ongoing stressors.
Barbara uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and makes a shared plan with each person. She helps set practical goals, teaches skills to manage intense moments, and checks progress as therapy continues. The focus is on clearer thinking and steadier behavior rather than quick fixes.
Sessions are conducted in English and reflect her New Jersey practice. To begin, readers are asked to use the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
Evidence-based approaches for emotion and behavior
Barbara uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage intense feelings and change reaction patterns. One common approach emphasizes skill-building for emotion regulation and impulse control, teaching practical steps to notice triggers, breathe, and choose responses. This approach is useful for anger, anxiety, and stress that show up in everyday life.Another frequent focus is trauma-informed work that helps people understand how past events affect current reactions. That work often includes grounding strategies and paced processing to reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning. These methods support people dealing with trauma, grief, and compassion fatigue.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the process. Barbara works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time based on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. When considering a format, think about what will help you be present - quieter surroundings, less screen time, or a brief phone check-in can all support steady progress.
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Experience
31+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and evidence-based. She focuses on clear skills and concrete steps to manage strong emotions and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 31 years of professional work experience and has supported people through grief, post-traumatic stress, caregiving, and long-term stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and practices in that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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