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Dr. Barbara Brady, LPC

Experienced counselor specializing in families and relationships
  • Family and relationship focus
  • Supportive solution-oriented care
  • Licensed professional counselor

About Dr. Barbara Brady

Dr. Barbara Brady is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a post-masters certification in Marriage, Couples and Family Counseling and Basic Family Mediation certification training. The LPC credential indicates she holds a state license to practice professional counseling, and her additional certifications reflect focused training in family and couples work as well as mediation skills. She describes herself as a lifelong learner who regularly pursues continuing education, workshops, and training to keep her clinical skills current.

With more than 25 years of counseling experience, Dr. Brady has worked with adolescents, families, young adults, and couples on a wide range of concerns. Her clinical work addresses relationship and family issues, grief and loss, anger management, career planning, stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and parenting challenges, self-esteem and depression, and matters related to gender identity and child custody. She also focuses on adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control issues, divorce and separation, domestic violence, family of origin concerns, fertility struggles, and related areas.

Dr. Brady’s counseling style is supportive and non-judgmental, guiding clients from problem-focused thinking toward practical, solution-focused steps. She helps clients set goals, identify barriers, and take action to move in the direction they want to go. Her stated passion is helping people pursue fulfilling lives and achieve the personal and relational changes they seek. She encourages those who reach out as a courageous first step and expresses appreciation for the opportunity to join clients on their journey toward greater well-being.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementCareer difficulties

Also Specializes In

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingNarcissismPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Imago Relationship Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. Barbara Brady have?

Dr. Barbara Brady has 25 years of counseling experience.

Is Dr. Barbara Brady a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and holds license WV LPC 319.

In which languages does Dr. Barbara Brady provide therapy?

Dr. Barbara Brady provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Barbara Brady located?

Dr. Barbara Brady is located in West Virginia.

How can I work with Dr. Barbara Brady as my therapist?

Clients can work with Dr. Barbara Brady through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Barbara Brady work with international clients?

Dr. Barbara Brady does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Barbara Brady cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Clients can click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches for Online Counseling and Collaborative Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and respect, allowing clients to explore their feelings and priorities while the therapist offers support and validation. This approach is well suited to people seeking a non-directive, compassionate space for personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill-building, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and behavior change. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps clients and couples understand and reshape emotional responses and relationship patterns, supporting stronger bonds and clearer communication in partnerships and families.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process rather than a one-time decision. Dr. Brady and clients work together to determine which methods best match the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as goals evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care when travel or mobility are factors, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for the client. Many clients find that remote sessions provide a practical, accessible path toward steady progress with their therapist.

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