Couples therapy that gets to the point.

Relationships don’t fall apart overnight. They erode through miscommunication, unresolved conflict, and emotional distance.
My job is simple: help you identify the real patterns beneath the surface and give you clear, actionable tools to create change — starting from the very first session.

I specialize in helping couples who are dealing with:

• Ongoing arguments or shutdowns
• Disconnection or intimacy challenges
• Recovery from betrayal
• Feeling more like roommates than partners
• Stress spilling over into the relationship

If you want straightforward feedback, focused sessions, and a therapist who is active and engaged — you’re in the right place.

Why work with me

I bring 18 years of private-practice experience as a:

• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• Certified Sex Therapist

My approach is grounded in systemic theory, practical intervention, and a direct communication style. You’ll get clarity about what’s happening in your relationship — and what needs to happen next.

Serving Couples in Carrollwood & North Tampa

My practice is located in the Carrollwood suburb of Tampa and serves clients throughout North Tampa, Citrus Park, Lutz, and surrounding areas. Online sessions are also available for Florida residents who prefer mid-day appointments.

What You Can Expect

You’ll leave the first session with:

• A clear understanding of the main issue
• Insight into the patterns keeping you stuck
• Specific next steps to move forward

No vague advice. No passive nodding. You’ll get direction, structure, and support at a pace that helps you make real progress.

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CounselorBarb^TM serves clients in the Tampa Bay area who require a therapist, psychologist, psychological counselor, or mental health counselor that specializes in relationship, marriage, anxiety, depression and/or sexual issues. Additional descriptions of CounselorBarb and/or her services: Tampa Bay area counseling, Tampa Carrollwood area counseling, Tampa marriage and family therapist, Tampa marriage counselor, Tampa relationship counselor, Tampa mental health counselor, Tampa psychologist, Tampa sex therapist, Tampa sexual therapist