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Entry 201252Maryland / United States

Kiaisha Barber

Kiaisha Barber, LICSW, LCSW-C

Maryland 14 years in practice

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LICSW, LCSW-C - Stress and Family Concerns

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  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy

About Kiaisha

LICSW, LCSW-C with 14 years of experience based in Maryland, Kiaisha Barber helps people manage stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and depression. She uses Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. Sessions are conducted in English.

Kiaisha approaches therapy as a collaborative process. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their experience and looks for strengths to build on. Conversations focus on practical steps and clearer communication rather than abstract labels.

In sessions she draws on attachment ideas to look at patterns in relationships and how they affect current stress. She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and test them with small behavioral experiments. Mindfulness practices are offered when slowing down and noticing the moment helps reduce overwhelm.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy informs work on emotional expression and connection, especially around family concerns and parenting. Client-centered techniques keep the work grounded in the client’s priorities and pace. Kiaisha combines these methods based on what each person needs in the room.

Her background includes clinical work across Maryland and Washington settings over more than a decade. She aims to make the first steps straightforward: clarify immediate concerns, set short-term goals, and pick simple skills to practice between sessions. If you prefer to begin online, follow the site’s matching and scheduling steps to set up an initial appointment.

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How her approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships. Online sessions can map how attachment styles show up in current relationships and guide changes in how someone expresses needs and responds to others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors. In remote sessions CBT can include tracking moods, testing beliefs with small experiments, and reviewing results together. Mindfulness Therapy offers simple practices to reduce reactivity. These can be taught and practiced during a virtual meeting and then used between appointments.

Finding the right approach is part of the clinical process. Kiaisha works collaboratively to choose methods that match a person’s goals, needs, and comfort level. She will discuss options, try approaches in-session, and adjust plans based on what works for the individual.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare, and daily routines. It also lets people try short check-ins or longer weekly meetings when that better matches their schedule. Ask about format lengths and timing when you complete the matching questionnaire so scheduling reflects your day-to-day life.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Listed in

Maryland, Washington

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What issues does she help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and depression, plus related topics like communication problems and grief around divorce.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and client-centered. She prioritizes practical steps and draws on attachment, CBT, EFT, and mindfulness approaches.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 14 years of professional experience working in clinical settings in Maryland and Washington.

What credentials and location apply?

She holds LICSW and LCSW-C credentials, with the LCSW-C in Maryland and the LICSW in Washington, and practices from Maryland.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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