All of us encounter phases in our lives where we experience deep, personal struggle. We feel as if we are paddling up stream, against the current of life. In these moments of hardship, it can be difficult to seek out help or know where to find it. Reaching out to someone is a huge success, and going to a counselor is a brave step in the right direction. Stacy believes that everyone can benefit fro
m counseling, and she strives to create a warm, non-judgmental environment in which clients feel heard, accepted, and understood. She strives to build a trusting, safe, and supportive therapeutic relationship with her clients, where they can feel comfortable exploring issues, facing challenges, and making change in their lives. Stacy works to help clients recognize their own strengths, set and achieve realistic goals, and work on improving overall health and well being. By overcoming the stress and hardships life can bring, Stacy’s goal is to help clients experience growth and healing so they can attain a richer, more fulfilled life. Stacy is trained as both a traditional talk therapist and counselor, as well as an art therapist. She utilizes the clinical approach that best fits the needs, preferences, and personal goals of her clients. Stacy is passionate about utilizing counseling and the creative process of art making to improve a person’s mental, emotional, and physical well being. Stacy provides clinical counseling and art therapy services for children, adults, and seniors with a variety of mental health issues or life circumstances including, but not limited to:
• Stress & stress management
• Grief and loss
• Depression, anxiety, & bipolar disorder
• ADHD & Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Conflict resolution, anger, & resentment
• Autism & developmental disabilities: coping for client, parents & siblings
• Adolescent counseling
• Marital & Relationship Issues
• Children & Parenting
• PTSD & Trauma
• Sexual abuse
• Addiction
• Terminal illness
• Eating disorders
• Women's issues
• Self esteem issues
• Career & personal growth
*Services also include developing relationships with partnering organizations to provide contractual work in the community with various client populations. Art Therapy
Sometimes it can be difficult to find the words to express how we feel. Making art can offer an additional way to communicate and reflect on emotions, life experiences, and inner thoughts. Through the process of art therapy, clients create art that is meaningful to them as a way to work through and gain a deeper understanding of issues or personal life experiences. Through creative expression and reflection on the art products created, clients can gain a deeper awareness of self and others, cope with stress and traumatic experiences, learn how to self soothe, and make healing connections. Art therapy is a mental health profession that is utilized for all ages across all settings including hospitals, clinics, educational institutions, community agencies, wellness centers, businesses, and private practices. Call today for a free consultation 773-930-0994
Stacy Jo Barber is a licensed clinical professional counselor and art therapist. She has worked with a wide variety of populations, from individuals with autism, Parkinson’s disease, and depression to those with gang affiliation, homelessness, and addiction. Her clients have ranged in age from five to one hundred years old. Stacy currently sees clients of all ages with a wide variety of needs.
