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My name is Barbara Ramsey and I am a licensed therapist ( License number 44SC01482000). Welcome to the on-line counseling room, which will be our private, secure place to communicate. You can enter this room from any internet connected device wherever you are.
Thanks for taking the time to read my profile. I'm a nurse and clinical social worker with a masters degree from Rutgers University. I have worked in the hospital and home care but most of my professional career has been as a psychotherapist.
When someone starts counseling with me, I try to get to know them and, at the same time, help them cope with their immediate problems. I'm a good listener and easy to talk to. My years of experience have given me perspective. I try to notice patterns and sensitivities and reflect these back to my clients. Considering a member's values, hopes and dreams help us shape goals and support is given along the way. By seeing how things can get better, stress is reduced and clearer thinking results.
I hope that you are interested in working with me. Let's start helping you feel better.
To help us get started, please tell me what brought you here. Just a few short sentences that describe the challenges you are facing and what you would like to talk about. It will help me know what you are going through and we'll schedule a live session to go on from there.
I am looking forward to working with you.
Style: empathetic, insightful
Specialties: depression, anxiety, life crisis, parenting, work and career issues, family and relationship problems, self esteem, coping with physical illness, disability, pandemic isolation and loneliness
Also experienced in: grief and loss, trauma, personality problems, bipolar and serious mental illness
Clinical approaches: psychodynamic psychotherapy, client centered and strength-based therapies, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution based and analytic style therapy, and Bible based counseling
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Immigration Issues, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia, Visually Impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Barbara Ramsey. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Barbara is one of the first therapists to make me believe in the benefit of therapy. I’ve always liked the idea of therapy and how it’s a safe, open, and confidential space to express your inner thoughts and feelings. However, I was never able to find a therapist that I connected with or could maintain a consistent relationship with. Barbara kept up with me on a weekly basis, responded to my messages, and provided that safe space for me to open up about the things I needed to talk through week after week. Before I knew it, I began to experience the benefits of therapy, receiving empathy, guidance, and clarity.
Written on Jul 29, 2024 after therapy with Barbara for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Barbara listens to me and gives me new ways of looking at things, which is really helpful. She really cares and she is very easy to talk to. She encourages me in my faith and that means a lot to me. She is exactly what I was hoping to find when I signed up for therapy.
Written on Jul 22, 2024 after therapy with Barbara for 2 months on issues concerning depression
Very helpful
Written on Jul 18, 2024 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is kind, shares thoughtful insight and has made it comforter to talk about uncomfortable things. She feels like a aunt I can tell anything to. It’s refreshing to have someone who can be non-bias and genuinely wants to hear and help you.
Written on Jul 01, 2024 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
She is amazing empathetic listener and provides practical tools.
Written on Jun 29, 2024 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
I really enjoy talking with my therapist and trust her as a person, Barbara is caring and has clinical experience in many fields. I feel that my concerns and frustrations with my complicated grief ( my term for it) are heard. Barbara is very patient and kind and a great listener. I'm grateful for her and for Better help and it's also nice to see someone's smiling face online on a video call or on your phone video call, rather than just a phone conversation. It's a nice human to human contact. I'd recommend Barbara Ramsey to anyone who needs to sort of there thoughts. It does help to be heard by a kind human being.
Written on Jun 28, 2024 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and bipolar disorder
she's very patient and good at listening to what's bothering me even if it seems like something silly she validates my feelings and helps me work through them.
Written on Jun 19, 2024 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Barbara is such a wonderful therapist. She is so warm and never makes me feel judged. I’m thankful for her.
Written on May 25, 2024 after therapy with Barbara for 2 years and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I appreciate how Barbara listens and provides input and thoughts throughout our session
Written on Apr 23, 2024 after therapy with Barbara for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, and self esteem
Barbara has helped me through what has proven to be the most challenging chapter of my life. Her wisdom and experience is unmatched. Can't express how grateful I am for her help.
Written on Apr 03, 2024 after therapy with Barbara for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Barbara is so kind, she listens and digests what you have to say, and is just supportive and genuinely compassionate. Her knowledge base is also very wide and it’s so great she can help me in so many different areas.
Written on Mar 26, 2024 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
What I love about her is that she listens and understands my concerns. If I just want to vent frustration, she allows me to do so with no judgment but will also offer suggestions if needed. Her kindness and caring nature always come through in our sessions. I highly recommend Barbara Ramsey if you need someone to talk to.
Written on Feb 15, 2024 after therapy with Barbara for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Barbara has been an amazing partner. Working with her I have learned new strategies to help me in all aspects of my life. I have better relationships with my family, work-life balance, friends, and myself. She provides a safe space for me to learn and grow—and she know her stuff! I give her my highest recommendation, especially for people looking for someone knowledge, supportive, and eager to help you create more of what you want in your life.
Written on Feb 10, 2024 after therapy with Barbara for 2 years and 11 months
Barbara is an excellent therapist. with her guidance, I am learning how to approach life from various perspectives. My anxiety is dissipating, and I am finding more confidence within myself and able to speak up. I am so appreciative for this platform and especially for Barbara.
Written on Sep 23, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
She’s experienced, kind and thoughtful.
Written on Sep 15, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
Barbara is so helpful and offers perspective. It has been a tough year and she has walked me though A great deal.
Written on Sep 06, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 10 months on issues concerning grief
She's great
Written on Aug 14, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
After using the same therapist for 6 years, and only recently changing to BetterHelp and being paired with Barb, I feel as though I've come further in the few weeks we've been meeting than I did in the years previous with other therapists. I have already recommended the site to numerous friends and look forward to continuing this journey in a positive way
Written on Jul 17, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
Barbara has been helping me for almost a year now and I have never felt more seen or heard. She truly listens to what I have to say and always provides comforting tips and helpful tools. I highly recommended!
Written on Jul 05, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Barbara has been a great supporter as I’ve navigated major life changes - welcoming a baby, family job changes, financial stressors, familial tensions, she has heard it all from me. She guides lightly and helps me see a stress I’m feeling from new a perspective. It has helped me immensely to have her as a nonjudgmental, supportive confidant as I go through a demanding period of life.
Written on Jun 01, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
I feel very supported.
Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Barbara is an amazing person and she has been a great listener and has helped me so much In developing coping mechanisms. I look forward to my talks with her every week. I don’t know where I’d be without her.
Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Barbara has been such an amazing and pleasant therapist who listens intently. She has never failed to assure me or validate my feelings. During difficult times, I found comfort in our conversations and took away many valuable lessons that I can apply in my life.
Written on Feb 04, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 6 months on issues concerning depression, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I feel very comfortable with Barbara & inspired to work hard for my mental health.
Written on Jan 25, 2023 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
She's is amazing, even after so much time away! She's always there for me
Written on Dec 27, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Barbara is fantastic and a huge help, all around! Attentive, responsive, caring, pragmatic and always working to solve problems and provide concrete and actionable advice.
Written on Nov 30, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
A great listener she is and also helps me to learn more about myself and build up my self esteem.
Written on Aug 31, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Barbara is so wonderful. I feel like she truly listens to me and offers wonderful tips / strategies for me to use in my everyday life.
Written on Jul 21, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and self esteem
Barbara is so friendly and approachable. I feel I can share anything with her without being judged. Just having someone to talk to at anytime has improved my mental health significantly. I would highly recommend.
Written on Jun 13, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 8 months on issues concerning depression
After trying 5 therapist outside of better help. No one understood me as Barbara she been an amazing listener, caring respectful and motivated me to at least leave my bed. Thank you Barbara and god bless you.
Written on May 14, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, anger management, and adhd
Amazing
Written on Feb 24, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Understanding, kind, and patient.
Written on Jan 18, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Barbara offers such an understanding calm vibe. She really listens and provides meaningful feedback. I’d recommend her to all my friends that want just a little bit more boost in their day to day :)
Written on Jan 15, 2022 after therapy with Barbara for 1 week on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amazing
Written on Dec 24, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
I really enjoy Ms Ramsey and our weekly discussions. I feel like I can speak my thoughts and always feel better after our calls.
Written on Dec 22, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Barbara is very insightful and attentive to understanding. She offers a warm and open presence consistently. Barbara touches base throughout the week even just to say “hope the week is going well.” I strongly recommend Barbara to anyone that comes across her profile.
Written on Nov 15, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Barbara has been of great help listening to me. Her kindness and knowledge allows me to understand me and others better. She is super patient and goes out of her way to support me. Thank you Barbara!
Written on Nov 01, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Barbara is great! She compassionate and very easy to speak to. She is patient and doesn’t get upset with my million distractions.
Written on Oct 25, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I started therapy with Barbara after my dad died, my therapist died, and a dozen other complications. Barbara has been nothing but supportive, kind, generous, gentle and responsive.
Written on Oct 21, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Barbara is the absolute best! I have been seeing her for almost a year and she has been tremendously helpful. If you have a chance to have her as a therapist I would not hesitate!
Written on Sep 15, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
What a wonderful woman. She makes me feel like I have another bestie I can confide in that dosnt judge me and helps with my choices. She is a pet of my self care and I appreciate her !
Written on Sep 05, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 4 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Barbara is awesome ! She has helped me so much during my time using better help! I am
truly thankful for all of her help and guidance!
Written on Sep 02, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
Barbara was wonderful. I so appreciated her help, kind words, and advice. She was very affirming and I really enjoyed our conversations.
Written on Aug 23, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
She is the nicest, sweetest therapist I've ever had, i have never had a therapist as understanding and empathetic as she is
Written on Aug 15, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Barbara always makes me feel validated and heard. Each session I get a lot out of and I always feel like I can open up without any judgement
Written on Jul 22, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
I am enjoying talking with her as I work through my recent losses. She is patient, listens, and is allowing me to work through my feelings at my own speed. I like that she sends me messages throughout the week unsolicited. To me that shows she is thinking about me and caring about my well being.
Written on Apr 21, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 3 months on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes
So I am very new to therapy. I’m 23 and just starting this journey, and I am only on my 3rd session coming up. But I really look forward to talking more with my counselor. I feel confident that she really listens and understands where I’m coming from and I can’t wait to see what we uncover together. Really grateful for this process ❤️
Written on Apr 15, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Barbara is the best counsellor that I've ever have. I can really feel that she is very kind and supportive. My anxiety and mood greatly improves since I've had sessions with her, and my insomnia is getting better too! She also helps in my family, relationship, and career issues. It is amazing how she is able to help and give me advices and still incorporating cultural and religion perspective. Barbara Ramsey is highly recommended. Thank you Barbara for your support and help! :)
Written on Apr 05, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I’m happy that I was matched with Barbara regarding my marriage and communication issues. She helped clear my mind and focus on what is important and was direct and honest. I hope to do therapy again in the future if needed and be matched with her again. Thank you Barbara.
Written on Feb 25, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Amazing and patient
Written on Feb 13, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Barbara is amazing!! she is a great !!! I like talking to her . Barbara is helping me and my family with a very difficult situation . My wife and I are very grateful for all her help.
Written on Feb 09, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and sleeping disorders
She is very caring, understanding and also gives good advice.
Written on Jan 31, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Barbara is pleasant and knowledgeable and listens. It’s like having a friend but better
Written on Jan 28, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 5 months
Barbara makes me very comfortable to speak my mind without judgement and when shown concern offers a variety of solutions allowing me to cater to the problem I am having. I look forward to continuing my counseling with her. 10/10 would recommend.
Written on Jan 05, 2021 after therapy with Barbara for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Barbara is a wonderful, positive light in my life. She is always genuinely concerned about my well-being and makes extra time in her schedule when she knows I need it. I am very thankful for her and her guiding support♥️
Written on Dec 30, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
She's patient, trustworthy and doesn't sugarcoat anything you need to hear in order for you to thrive .
Written on Dec 15, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and anger management
Barbara has been a phenomenal guide and coach for my life at a crucial time when so many big changes have been happening all at once. She had a keen sense of listening and assessing what’s happening for me and able to allow me to see what’s happening from a high level perspective to connect the dots and create most the most desirable solutions in my life. I am so grateful for her to be in my life at this time. She’s amazing!
Written on Dec 07, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coaching
I feel so at ease with Barbara. Our conversations flow naturally and I get the sense that she genuinely cares. When I reach out to her she responds quickly and thoughtfully as well. I'm happy that I was matched with her.
Written on Dec 01, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and career difficulties
She is very patient and also flexible with regard to making the time work. Thank you.
Written on Nov 09, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and eating disorders
I've only had three sessions with Barbara but I am so very pleased with her. She has already had a big impact on my well-being. The first thing she did that helped me was just affirm the trauma that I had gone through in my childhood -- it did happen, it does affect me to this day and it was a big deal. As a survivor of childhood trauma, we often sweep our past under the rug and try to make it seem like it was "normal". Just in that first session Barbara affirmed me and helped me to see that I am doing the right thing in reaching out to get help with it -- that I am worthy and deserving of help and finding peace. Other things have come up during my time with Barbara such as relationship issues, anxiety and OCD, and she has been brilliant with all of these. Every time I end a session with her I feel like I've made so much progress. To top it all off, Barbara is very nurturing, gentle, kind and respectful. You can tell she really cares so much about her clients.
Written on Oct 18, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Barbara is anything you could ask for in a counselor. She is a genuine listener who goes that extra mile in a way only a professional could do. After many counselor changes, she is clearly the best. I call myself lucky for having met such an incredible therapist – right before I was about to lose any hope in finding someone who could truly understand me and my problems in an authentic manner. Her way of working with people and caring about them can be described as excellent. She really helped me go through one of the hardest times in my life. Thank you, Barbara!
Written on Oct 05, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Barbara has been very supportive of me and has offered some insights that are helping me realize my patterns. Patterns that have kept me locked.
Written on Sep 27, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
Barbara is the goat.
Written on Sep 13, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Barbara is AWESOME! Great listener and offers constructive advice and suggestions. I’m so pleased to have found her!
Written on Sep 08, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
The session was very helpful
Written on Aug 23, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Barbara, allows me to voice my feelings and assists without bias. If it appears wrong she will not hesitate. Works for me!
Written on Aug 23, 2020 after therapy with Barbara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
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