Jeannette Barber, Psychotherapist

05/30/2025

This has long been my favorite quote. Clients don’t come to therapy after the storm has passed, they come during the storms - whether the storm is brief and mild, or long and intense and the troubles keep raining down. We don’t wait for the storms to pass in order to be happy! It is my joy as a therapist to help people to learn to “ dance in the rain”, to be happy despite whatever storms besiege their lives. If you see someone that is happy, it does not mean that they don’t have huge problems, or are hiding something. It is most often that they have learned healthy coping skills and BOTH are true - big problems AND still happy. Contact me or another therapist if you need this in your life!

05/11/2025

And it can be hard work every step of the way, but oh, so worth it!

11/21/2024

My article is curently trending in the Howard Courier:

Post-election stress in a polarized environment can impact mental health, as heightened political conflict often leads to anxiety, fear, and social tensions. When strong feelings arise from polarized views, managing these emotions constructively can make a significant difference. Here are some strat...

11/09/2024

Why is it that people can have almost identical struggles, but some are happy anyway and others are gloomy? We cannot underestimate that it is our own thought patterns that make it so. I am always inspired by quotes from Victor Frankyl and Anne Frank and their holocaust experiences, and how they teach us that attitude is everything even in the worst of circumstances. Marcus Aurelius is awesome as well. If you need help with this, therapy is a great option!

06/06/2024

This has been coming up in discussions lately. Give yourself permission to rest!

05/09/2024

Self compassion is a source of inner strength and is a powerful motivator as opposed to undermining self-confidence and increasing fear of failure with negative self-talk. Read more on my blog: https://www.jeannettebarber.com/post/the-critic

04/09/2024

We each create a ripple effect that we are often unaware of, an effect that means You Matter! Suicides go up in the Spring, so please remember that You Matter, remind others that They Matter, and call 988 if you are in crisis.

02/24/2024

It's a lot harder than it looks on paper, but is there another choice? If you can't change it or leave it, accept it - however difficult that may be.