Barbara Mey, LMHC

Barbara Mey is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 20 years of clinical experience. She uses a mix of practical techniques and steady support to help people cope with life stressors and move toward their goals. She works in Rhode Island and offers sessions in English.

Barbara begins by listening closely to each person's story. She tailors her style to the individual and introduces strategies that fit the person's needs. Sessions often focus on building coping skills for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, and relationship struggles.

Her background includes a master’s degree from Providence College and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study from Salve Regina University. She previously worked in a substance abuse clinic running groups and individual sessions and spent nearly a decade in community mental health. That experience includes work with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, substance use, and serious mental health conditions.

In practical terms, Barbara helps people who are managing life transitions, caregiving strain, chronic illness, codependency, parenting challenges, and anger. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused techniques when they fit the person’s goals.

Her approach aims to be present and compassionate. She prioritizes honesty and collaboration, helping people learn skills and try new ways of coping while supporting them through change.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking small actions toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete skills to reduce symptoms and change reactions. It often helps with anxiety, mood, and sleep problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve emotional regulation; it pairs well with other techniques for ongoing stress and caregiving strain.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, past attempts, and what works best in everyday life. Together they’ll try strategies, watch what helps, and adjust the plan as needed rather than committing to a single method up front.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when helpful. It can also let people practice skills in the settings where they live and work, and support more consistent follow-through on goals.