Helen Svoboda-Barber

Counselor, MA, DMin, LCMHCA

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

4 Endorsed

1004 Broad Street, Durham, NC 27705

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Prioritizing your own well-being is both difficult and courageous – especially if you are living with chronic/life limiting illness; caregiving; facing life transitions; or nearing the end of your life. You are here: Good job, you! If you want a therapist with some years on her, who can listen carefully, and who can help you gain clarity and centeredness, read on. Together, we can imagine your realistic preferred future and give you tools and support to move into that more congruent way of being.

I have been prepared for my work as a therapist through schooling and also by my first-hand experiences of elder caregiving, supporting a high-needs child, surviving breast cancer, a late-life career change, and walking alongside dozens of individuals and families as they face death. This helps me to understand the realities of my clients’ lives.

Finding a right-fit therapist is not easy. Start by getting to know me with a free 15-minute call. If it feels like a fit, we can schedule a few sessions to try it out. We’ll review how it’s going, and then either continue our work or I can help you find a better fit. Email or call now. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

Call or Email Helen Svoboda-Barber now for a free 15 minute consultation - (984) 538-7058

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1004 Broad Street

Durham, NC 27705

(984) 538-7058

I offer sessions in my comfortable office on Broad Street in Durham or by telehealth. I currently have weekday availability.

I specialize in Dementia, Geriatric and Seniors and Life Transitions

$140 Per Session

I see individuals and couples

Current openings for individuals and couples in NC: life stressors, communication, trauma, caregiving and dementia.

Let's Connect (984) 538-7058

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1004 Broad Street

Durham, NC 27705

(984) 538-7058

I offer sessions in my comfortable office on Broad Street in Durham or by telehealth. I currently have weekday availability.

I specialize in Dementia, Geriatric and Seniors and Life Transitions

$140 Per Session

I see individuals and couples

Current openings for individuals and couples in NC: life stressors, communication, trauma, caregiving and dementia.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $140
Couple Sessions $140
Pay by Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

I do not take insurance. Clients pay for my services out of pocket, which allows for greater privacy and flexibility. I am able to provide Superbills for clients who desire to submit them to their insurance companies.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 538-7058

Helen Svoboda-Barber

Counselor, MA, DMin, LCMHCA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 538-7058

Helen Svoboda-Barber

Counselor, MA, DMin, LCMHCA

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / A19779 Helen Svoboda-Barber
Membership with Association for Death Education and Counseling 2025
Degree/Diploma from Seminary of the Southwest Master of Divinity / 1998
Attended North Carolina Central University, Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling

As a LCMHCA, I use a strengths and wellness based model as we approach stress, anxiety, depression, and other issues related to parenting, caregiving, aging, and women's issues. I work with clients in North Carolina, and offer Telehealth in Vermont.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 538-7058

Helen Svoboda-Barber

Counselor, MA, DMin, LCMHCA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 538-7058

Helen Svoboda-Barber

Counselor, MA, DMin, LCMHCA

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Dementia
Geriatric and Seniors
Life Transitions

Expertise

Anxiety
Cancer
Caregivers
Chronic Illness
Depression
Grief
LGBTQ+
Marital and Premarital
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Parenting
Relationship Issues
Religious trauma
Stress
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

I support clients through all types of life transitions: career changes, changes in family structures, gender/sexuality changes in self or loved one, retirement, health concerns/dementia, end-of-life, grief and more. Together we will build goals that move you towards your desired future, building your capacity to live into that future.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 538-7058

Helen Svoboda-Barber

Counselor, MA, DMin, LCMHCA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 538-7058

Helen Svoboda-Barber

Counselor, MA, DMin, LCMHCA

4 Endorsements

Phillip Bass

Counselor, MDiv, ThM, MA, LCMHC, NCC

Helen's background and skills make her an amazing therapist. I have full confidence when making referrals to her because I know clients will receive informed and caring support.

Danae M Ashley

Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MA, LMFT

Helen brings wisdom, inspired knowledge, and a delightful sense of humor to their work with clients whether in individual therapy, retreats, and psychoeducational workshops. Highly recommended!

Melanie Fossinger

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, RN, NP

Helen is a skilled, thoughtful, and accepting provider. She has helped numerous clients through her many years of work reach their goals and live more fulfilled lives. I am proud to be able to recommend Helen to my clients.

Sherrie Bass

Counselor, MA, LCMHCA

Helen brings extensive experience into her counseling sessions. She understands clients from a variety of backgrounds and does a great job of making clients feel comfortable, heard, and willing to share.

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Attachment-based
Coaching
EMDR
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Narrative
Person-Centered
Play Therapy
Sandplay
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based

The needs of my clients help to shape which forms of therapy I will use with them. Often, we'll do a bit of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, a Grounding practice, and a Family Systems genogram in the first few sessions. If there are types of therapy you already know work or don't work for you, please let me know and we'll build from there.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 538-7058

Helen Svoboda-Barber

Counselor, MA, DMin, LCMHCA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 538-7058

Helen Svoboda-Barber

Counselor, MA, DMin, LCMHCA

Location

Primary Location

1004 Broad Street

Durham, NC 27705

(984) 538-7058

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I offer sessions in my comfortable office on Broad Street in Durham or by telehealth. I currently have weekday availability.

Call for a free consultation now - (984) 538-7058

Helen Svoboda-Barber

Counselor, MA, DMin, LCMHCA

I offer sessions in my comfortable office on Broad Street in Durham or by telehealth. I currently have weekday availability.

Call for a free consultation now - (984) 538-7058

Helen Svoboda-Barber

Counselor, MA, DMin, LCMHCA