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Barbara Muller-Ackerman, LPC

LPC and mindfulness coach for life transitions
  • ADHD and attention issues
  • Mindfulness and wellness coaching
  • Stress and relationship support

About Barbara Muller-Ackerman

Barbara Muller-Ackerman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey with 28 years of clinical experience. She brings a warm, interactive style and a holistic perspective to counseling, helping people explore the many areas of life that influence well-being and identifying which concerns to address first.

Barbara has deep experience working with attention and ADHD-related issues across the lifespan. She recognizes that attention differences often co-occur with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, sleep difficulties, and executive function challenges, and she helps clients address how these patterns affect relationships, work, and daily functioning. Her practice also includes substantial work with women navigating transitions and life passages associated with change and aging.

In addition to her LPC credential, Barbara is a certified Life, Mindfulness and Wellness coach. She uses coaching to partner with people on goal clarity, practical strategies, and skill building. That coaching perspective emphasizes strengths, new resources, and concrete tools to practice between sessions. By combining counseling and coaching methods, Barbara supports clients in developing skills, improving coping, and creating new possibilities for growth and resilience.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Barbara Muller-Ackerman have?

Barbara Muller-Ackerman has 28 years of experience.

Is Barbara Muller-Ackerman a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC. License details are NJ LPC 37PC00082900.

In which languages does Barbara Muller-Ackerman provide therapy?

Barbara Muller-Ackerman provides therapy in English.

Where is Barbara Muller-Ackerman located?

Barbara Muller-Ackerman is located in New Jersey.

How can I work with Barbara Muller-Ackerman as my therapist?

You can work with Barbara Muller-Ackerman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Barbara Muller-Ackerman work with international clients?

Yes, Barbara Muller-Ackerman works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Barbara Muller-Ackerman cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your 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 with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Barbara integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices to meet different needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, helping people explore values, clarify goals, and make choices during life transitions and relationship challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and difficulties with focus and organization. Mindfulness Therapy helps people develop present-moment awareness and stress regulation skills, which can support sleep, emotion regulation, and compassion fatigue.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Barbara works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best based on their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can access licensed professionals and therapists from home or on the go. This range of formats makes it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different session styles, and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.

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