Therapist profile
Jacques-Paul Barbour, LMHC
Massachusetts
LMHC - Anger and Relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Massachusetts / LMHC6306
- NPI1285770107
- Experience23 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Arabic
- LocationMassachusetts
About
- CBT strategies
- Client-centered work
- Motivational interviewing
About Jacques-Paul
Jacques-Paul Barbour is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts with 23 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on concerns such as anger, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, grief, and life transitions. Sessions are conducted in English and Arabic.
He uses a straightforward, practical style. Conversations often focus on concrete steps and coping strategies. At the same time, he makes room to look at deeper emotional patterns when that helps progress.
His background includes private practice and crisis work in hospital emergency departments. He has also taught undergraduate courses in psychology and human services at community colleges and four-year institutions in the Greater Boston area.
Typical work with clients may include addressing compulsive behaviors, communication problems, commitment issues, and family of origin concerns. He also supports people dealing with aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, cancer-related emotional impacts, and blended family dynamics.
Approaches commonly used are Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. He blends these methods to help people recognize patterns, set goals, and try new behaviors.
To begin, prospective clients use the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary with location and sessions follow a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and uses active listening to help them clarify what matters and make choices. It is useful for relationship, identity, and intimacy concerns where being heard matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses targeted exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anger, anxiety, depression, and coping skills practice. Motivational Interviewing helps people identify their own reasons for change and build momentum. It can be helpful for addictions, compulsive behaviors, and making practical shifts in daily life. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to select methods that fit their goals and preferences. That may mean trying practical CBT tools, using conversation-focused client-centered work, or combining methods over several sessions. Confirm the specific session formats before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or let someone choose an option that does not require being on camera. These practical conveniences help people keep therapy consistent with daily life.Areas of focus
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English, Arabic
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He helps with anger, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, parenting, and related life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, solution-focused approach while also exploring deeper emotional patterns when useful.
How much experience does he have?
He has 23 years of clinical experience working in private practice and hospital emergency department crisis settings.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) based in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.