Barbie Atkinson

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

6 Endorsed

810 West 21st Street, Houston, TX 77008

(281) 819-5793

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You are feeling tired, restless, antsy, empty, confused, and wanting to sort out the *stuff* in your head and heart. You want to find your footing in your family, or your marriage, or your parenting and yourself. You are done with doing things the same ol' way. You are reading these profiles asking yourself "who will hear me", "who will get me", or "who can I tell my story to?" I have good news, you are the expert of your own life and with that, you and I create a partnership and it is the foundation of our therapeutic alliance.

My specialty is Moms, Men and Millenials. Using different modalities, I assess your readiness to change, provide strategies to move and guide you through the trials and errors of getting out of your comfort zones and approaching old problems with new eyes.

Offering you a chance to feel seen, and heard. Getting asked questions you hadn't considered before. You don't have to come with your ducks all in a row; get met exactly where you are. My philosophy is inspiring change in honoring autonomy while enhancing strengths.

Call or Email Barbie Atkinson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (281) 819-5793

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Catalyst Counseling, LLC

810 West 21st Street

Houston, TX 77008 map

(281) 819-5793

I specialize in Anxiety, Self Esteem and Grief

$280 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Offering the opportunity to look at your past, present and what you want for your future self. We do this collaboratively, and curiously.

Let's Connect (281) 819-5793

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Catalyst Counseling, LLC

810 West 21st Street

Houston, TX 77008 map

(281) 819-5793

I specialize in Anxiety, Self Esteem and Grief

$280 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and families

Offering the opportunity to look at your past, present and what you want for your future self. We do this collaboratively, and curiously.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $280
Couple Sessions $280

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

Out of Network

Barbie Atkinson

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (281) 819-5793

Barbie Atkinson

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (281) 819-5793

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 67772 Barbie Atkinson

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 21 years

Attended Barry University, Graduated 1999

Additional Credentials

Certificate from Brainspotting International Certified Brainspotter / 2023

Certificate from Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) 2020

Barbie Atkinson

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (281) 819-5793

Barbie Atkinson

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (281) 819-5793

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Self Esteem
Grief

Expertise

Anger Management
Body Positivity
Coping Skills
Divorce
Family Conflict
Friendship Therapy
Impulse Control Disorders
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Obesity
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Relationship Issues
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Weight Loss
Women's Issues

Barbie Atkinson

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (281) 819-5793

Barbie Atkinson

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (281) 819-5793

6 Endorsements

Ashley Hamm

Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CCATP

I highly recommend Barbie! She is warm, compassionate, and authentic in her work. She uses a unique blend of therapy approaches including motivational interviewing and brainspotting, which can help get you unstuck and move forward in life.

Gina Gheller, LCSW

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Barbie is a highly intelligent and caring clinician who is full of energy and well researched ideas. She is competent, caring, and attentive. Barbie's clients feel accepted, understood & safe with her attentive, intuitive, warm nature & compassionate ear.

Katerina Sampogna

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA

Barbie does great work with working professionals. I am always happy to send people her way!

Amy Wong

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Nickie Haine, LCSW-S

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Supervi, PLLC

Julie Stryker

Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Gay Allied

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Gay Allied

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Behavioral Therapy
Brainspotting
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Motivational Interviewing

Brainspotting is a brain-body therapy aimed at efficiently shifting clients from emotional distress to relief. It focuses on identifying and releasing trapped feelings, memories, and physical tension by targeting specific eye positions linked to these issues. The approach emphasizes somatic awareness, concentrating on the location and intensity of bodily stress and pain.

Barbie Atkinson

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (281) 819-5793

Barbie Atkinson

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (281) 819-5793

Groups

Virtual Calm Crusaders (www.CalmCrusaders.com)

Hosted by

Barbie Atkinson

I'm the creator of this after school 6 week group for kids aged 9-12. 1. learning to identify stress, worry, emotions, overwhelm, fears, frustration. 2. learning to be present with their body in order to listen to it, 3. What in the heck happens to each of us, individually right before we behave a certain way, 4.learning the F cubed (fight, flight and freeze) response, 5. learning that particular situations lead to thoughts, thoughts lead to emotions and emotions lead to behavior, 6. tools to use outside of calm crusaders sessions and 7. diaphragmatic (deep belly) breathing.

Expertise

Anxiety

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Location

Throughout Houston

810 West 21st

Houston, TX 77008

Email Barbie Atkinson about this group or call - (281) 819-5793

Location

Primary Location

Catalyst Counseling, LLC

810 West 21st Street

Houston, TX 77008

(281) 819-5793

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Harris

Zips

Neighborhoods

Greater Heights

Barbie Atkinson

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S

Call for a free consultation now - (281) 819-5793

Barbie Atkinson

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S

Call for a free consultation now - (281) 819-5793