• ABOUT

    Barbara Weiss, MA, LMHC

    Welcome. I'm glad you're here. You've taken the first step by exploring potential therapists. It isn't easy, but it will be worth it.

    Meet Barbara

    Just a few words about me: I have worked with adults, youth, couples and families for over 20 years in a variety of outpatient and private practice settings.

    In addition, I completed my internship and post-internship at the Haight Ashbury Free Clinic in co-occurring counseling and forensic psychology.

    My specific areas of interest lie in work with individual youth and adult clients as they rediscover their inherent capacity for growth. I also provide couples counseling. Some of the issues I treat are depression, anxiety, grief and loss, LGBTQ issues, and post traumatic stress. I have extensive training and experience in these areas.

    My Approach to Therapy

    My passion is helping clients rediscover their true potentials and bring joy back into their lives. I follow a strengths-based model of practice while utilizing a combination of psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral techniques.

     

    I believe in a holistic approach, in that all of our experiences (physical, emotional, spiritual, and social) are integral in our unique compositions.

    Our early experiences often show up in our current lives, and can manifest themselves in a myriad of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

    I value the interaction with my clients and believe in empowering clients by direct participation in the therapeutic process.

    Qualifications

    License: Washington / LH00008622

    School: California Institute of Integral Studies

    Year Graduated: 2000

  • Insurance and Fees

    My rate is $150 for a 50 minute session.

    I offer a limited number of sliding scale appointments for those who qualify.

    Accepted Insurance Plans

    • Premera
    • BlueCross and BlueShield
    • Group Health Options
    • Kaiser Permanente
    • Optum
    • Regence
    • UnitedHealthcare
    • Aetna

    Verify your health insurance coverage prior to your first visit.

    Treatment Approach

    Types of Therapy
    • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
    • Family/Couples
    • Psychodynamic
    • Relational
    • Transpersonal
    Who I Work With
    • Individuals
    • Couples
    • Family
    • Supervision for Associates

    Starting in November 2025, I will be offering a support group for women dealing with divorce.