Barbara Hunt

Barbara Hunt

Credentials: MS, LPC, LMFT
Practice: Barbara Hunt, MS, LPC, LMFT
Phone: (214) 676-3324
E-mail: barbarahunt@earthlink.net
Location: 5055 W. Park Blvd., # 400 Plano, Texas 75093
Website: http://barbarahuntonline.com/
Insurance Accepted: I am a provider for most major plans.
Fees: $200 for a 90 minute evaluation.
$150 for 50 minute sessions.

Specializing In—
Assertiveness and Communication Skills, Relationship and Family Issues, Gottman Method, Military Life, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Coping Skills for Adult ADD/ADHD, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relaxation and Mindfulness for Chronic Pain Management, Stress, Anxiety, Muscle Tension, Reduction of: Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, and Breathing Rate; Cognitive Processing Therapy and Accelerated Resolution Therapy for PTSD

About

I’m a counselor, coach, and trainer in Plano, Texas. I now practice 100% by HIPAA compliant videoconferencing to any resident in Texas. Here at my site you'll find information about my telebehavioral health practice, treatment philosophy, specialties, and classes.

In the past when clients entered my physical office they would see a soft green frog holding a magic wand. We often wish someone would touch us with a magic wand and fix our lives or change a problem person into a prince or princess. Although I no longer have an office, the little frog sits on my desk next to my computer serving as a reminder that the magic is inside us and has been all along.

We can touch our lives with our own magic, create the life we want, and enjoy the resulting successes, good relationships, and mental health. Sometimes all we need to do is learn new ways to think, communicate, and act that we weren't exposed to as children.

As we work together, we layer down to uncover the root causes of your problems. Using your current strengths, the new skills you'll learn, and your courage, you can resolve your difficulties. The methods I use may include cognitive therapy (thinking rationally), interpersonal therapy, The Gottman Method for relationships, assertiveness and communication skills training, relaxation and deep breathing techniques, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and when necessary a referral for a medication consultation.

I also counsel people with medical illnesses and chronic pain assisting them to cope with these major life stressors. Sometimes I use relaxation and mindfulness techniques to help clients learn how to do things such as: reduce pain levels, lower heart rate, lower blood pressure, and lower breathing rate. These methods can also reduce panic, anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms and improve symptoms of ADD/ADHD.

I don’t work with substance abuse or other addictions. For you to benefit from my work, you need to be free from these and well into recovery first so that you have a clear mind and a recovered brain. Other therapists who specialize in addictions can help with these.

I also do not do Workman’s Compensation cases, FMLA, court work or custody cases.

I've been in practice for over 35 years and a trainer and speaker for local organizations, businesses, and other therapists. Some of the courses I’ve developed and taught include Adults Abused As Children, Assertive Communication, Behavioral Medicine for Fibromyalgia, Conflict Resolution, Couples Communication, Funny Business: Humor in the Workplace, Communication Skills for Managers and Supervisors, Relaxation and Meditation, Stress Management, Team Building, Understanding Depression.