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Barbara "Barb" Kroening, LISW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Barbara is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Barbara. View 23 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Iowa

Recent reviews

Barb is always sensitive to my concerns, and thoughtful / helpful while working with me and my many questions and worries.

Reviewed August 2024

She is an amazing therapist I am grateful i am her client I am happy with the way she truly listens and gives great insight and recommendations

Reviewed April 2023

More about Barbara

  • 12 years' experience
  • Female
  • LISW

Asking for help can be very difficult and I believe it takes a lot of strength. I feel everybody needs a little help at some point in their life and there is nothing wrong with that. I embrace the opportunity to be the person people can reach out to for that help. I feel honesty is very important and will offer a safe, non judgmental space for you to openly share your thoughts and struggles.

I am a licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Iowa with 15 years work experience. I believe it is important to meet people where they are at and am willing to do so while also offering gentle encouragement to help people get to where they want to be. I have worked with individuals with substance abuse issues, anger issues, trauma history, relationship issues, grief and loss, and parenting issues. I have worked closely with immigration populations on a professional and personal basis.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Specialties

Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Parenting issues Self esteem Stress Anxiety Addictions Relationship issues Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Attachment issues Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Domestic violence Family problems Fatherhood issues First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issues Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Paranoia Personality disorders Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Sexual assault and abuse Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Barbara "Barb" Kroening's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275760761.

  • LISW · Iowa · 072666 · Expires December 2024

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Barbara "Barb" Kroening

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

23 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Understanding Amazing Recommend Comfortable Grateful Helpful Supportive Warm The best

Barb is always sensitive to my concerns, and thoughtful / helpful while working with me and my many questions and worries.

Reviewed August 2024

She is an amazing therapist I am grateful i am her client I am happy with the way she truly listens and gives great insight and recommendations

Reviewed April 2023

Barb as she is referred to as my therapist is very kind compassionate and she is a good listener. If you need to talk to someone please try her very best I can say my first time talking to a therapist so for me it was a good experience.

Reviewed April 2023

She was great!

Reviewed February 2023

Barb is amazing!!

Reviewed December 2022

Barb is a very warm and understanding individual. I always feel listened to, but she also asks questions relating to previous sessions so you can work on things over time. I couldn’t speak more highly of her.

Reviewed November 2022

Barbara was very compassionate and understanding during our sessions. She is empathetic especially to those who are neurodivergent and have family troubles. I can't recommend her enough!

Reviewed September 2022

Barb is fantastic

Reviewed August 2022

Barb is very compassionate and understanding of neurodivergent and general issues! And she is accommodating with therapy formats as well

Reviewed August 2022

Barb is kind, warm and a lovely human to have in your corner. Online therapy was not right for me, but she made my week better every time we talked. If you are looking for someone, she is a great resource and will walk you through all of your feelings. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed June 2022

Barb is the best! She truly makes an effort to get to know her clients and what their needs are.

Reviewed June 2022

Awesome

Reviewed May 2022

Barb is the sweetest person. She never judges and her questions always lead me to a settled place. I adore her.

Reviewed April 2022

Barb has been great, really good at listening and diving into what’s most important

Reviewed April 2022

she’s an amazing listener. i feel heard and validated when i speak to her

Reviewed April 2022

Barb is great!

Reviewed March 2022

Barb is great! She has always made me feel very comfortable to be myself and speak honestly with her about what I’m going through. I know she’s not judging me and truly just wants the best for me. She offers productive and helpful solutions. I feel like I’ve grown a lot since meeting with her.

Reviewed March 2022

I am extremely grateful for Barb's patience and practical experience during our sessions. She is easy to communicate with, and understanding of my concerns.

Reviewed February 2022

Barb allows me to have a voice in a seemingly endless barrage of noise and I feel like she gives me a safe space to talk and learn .

Reviewed February 2022

Barb is caring, supportive and a great listener.

Reviewed December 2021

Barbara is awesome!

Reviewed November 2021

Barb is attentive and supportive. She carefully listened to my concerns and equipped me with knowledge and tools to better cope with my impulsiveness when I’m emotionally charged. She spoke with clarity and compassion. I instantly felt comfortable with Barb. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for self-improvement.

Reviewed September 2021

Barb’s great. She knew of my cultural and traditional issues. I didn’t have to spend a session explaining to her about how Hmong views were and I was really pleasantly surprised. I appreciate her!

Reviewed September 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Barbara "Barb" Kroening offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Barbara "Barb" Kroening works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Barbara "Barb" Kroening speak?

Barbara "Barb" Kroening speaks English.

How many years of experience does Barbara "Barb" Kroening have?

Barbara "Barb" Kroening has 12 years of experience.

Where is Barbara "Barb" Kroening licensed to practice?

Barbara "Barb" Kroening is licensed to practice in Iowa.

Does Barbara "Barb" Kroening accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Barbara "Barb" Kroening does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Barbara "Barb" Kroening offer?

Barbara "Barb" Kroening offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Barbara "Barb" Kroening?

Barbara "Barb" Kroening can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Barbara "Barb" Kroening?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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