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Sarah Barkley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Sarah Barkley

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

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300 block of Kimberly Avenue- Grove Park, Asheville, NC 28804
Let's Connect (828) 929-1159
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I bring nearly 20 years of private practice experience working with adults of all genders who are ready to resolve long-standing trauma, internalized negative messages, and patterns that no longer serve them. My work is also focused on women and older adolescents navigating womanhood in a fast-paced, demanding world—those who carry a lot, achieve a lot, and are quietly exhausted by it all. This is not passive therapy. We hit the ground running from day one. Many of my clients come to me after trying therapy before and it not creating lasting change and are looking for meaningful work over venting in circles.
I take an active and challenging therapeutic approach utilizing my 1000s of therapeutic data points. I meld many modalities: EMDR, Internal Family Systems and coaching to tap into the small and large ways traumas, significant events and historic negative, nagging beliefs hold clients back. I serve as an expert witness, professor and corporate speaker.
After 20 years, I know what my strengths and passions are and what they are not. Give me a ring and we can talk through my philosophy and approaches to ensure they feel right for you. I tend to be a great fit for those who are very ready to see change.
Call or Sarah Barkley now for a free 15 minute consultation - (828) 929-1159

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Sarah M. Barkley, LCSW

300 block of Kimberly Avenue- Grove Park

Asheville, NC 28804 map

(828) 929-1159

Sarah Barkley LCSW

6060 Piedmont Row Drive South

Charlotte, NC 28287 map

My website
You are welcome to call or text (303-957-7221) to set up a call to ensure that we would be a good fit in both personality and stated need.
I specialize in Depression, Trauma and PTSD and Family Conflict 
$170 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Hello! I'm Sarah Barkley, therapist, cheerleader and lover of anyone willing to come in and do the hard work to be better and demand better!
Sarah Barkley
Let's Connect (828) 929-1159
Photo of Sarah Barkley, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Sarah M. Barkley, LCSW

300 block of Kimberly Avenue- Grove Park

Asheville, NC 28804 map

(828) 929-1159

Sarah Barkley LCSW

6060 Piedmont Row Drive South

Charlotte, NC 28287 map

My website
You are welcome to call or text (303-957-7221) to set up a call to ensure that we would be a good fit in both personality and stated need.
I specialize in Depression, Trauma and PTSD and Family Conflict 
$170 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Hello! I'm Sarah Barkley, therapist, cheerleader and lover of anyone willing to come in and do the hard work to be better and demand better!
Sarah Barkley

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $170

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Anthem
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Out of Network
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If you have a Flex/HSA card through your insurance provider, I can accept those payments as well as have my assistant write up an Explanation of Benefits to submit to your insurance for possible additional reimbursement. I do not directly bill insurance.
Photo of Sarah Barkley, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sarah Barkley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (828) 929-1159
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If you have a Flex/HSA card through your insurance provider, I can accept those payments as well as have my assistant write up an Explanation of Benefits to submit to your insurance for possible additional reimbursement. I do not directly bill insurance.
Photo of Sarah Barkley, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sarah Barkley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (828) 929-1159

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / C017243 Sarah Barkley
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 18 years
  • Attended State University of New York at Buffalo, MSW, Graduated 2005
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Colorado and North Carolina CSW 1085
  • Membership with Professor in the Graduate School of Social Work- Western Carolina University
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I have been in private practice for nearly 20 years, carrying a full caseload, mostly comprised of referrals. I work as a corporate speaker and often testify as an expert witness. I serve as an advisor for multiple organizations ranging from victims services to corporate C-Suite consulting.
Photo of Sarah Barkley, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sarah Barkley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (828) 929-1159
"
I have been in private practice for nearly 20 years, carrying a full caseload, mostly comprised of referrals. I work as a corporate speaker and often testify as an expert witness. I serve as an advisor for multiple organizations ranging from victims services to corporate C-Suite consulting.
Photo of Sarah Barkley, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sarah Barkley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (828) 929-1159

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Depression
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Family Conflict

Expertise

  • Bisexual
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
  • therapy for therapists, vicarious trauma
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Women's Issues
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My passion and expertise is in working through the effects of trauma/ negative historic messages, big and small that are holding them back/ causing them to push themselves to exhaustion or doubt their value in the world.
Photo of Sarah Barkley, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sarah Barkley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (828) 929-1159
"
My passion and expertise is in working through the effects of trauma/ negative historic messages, big and small that are holding them back/ causing them to push themselves to exhaustion or doubt their value in the world.
Photo of Sarah Barkley, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sarah Barkley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (828) 929-1159

2 Endorsements

Elizabeth L. Tupa
Elizabeth L. Tupa
PsychologistPhD
Sarah Barkley, LCSW, is a super-bright, dedicated, and fun therapist in Golden,CO. I know her well and often recommend women and teenage girls struggling with self-esteem and depression issues to her!

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I specialize in EMDR and have practiced it for the past 25 years. EMDR remains as one of the most efficacious treatment modalities for the treatment of negative beliefs we carry about ourselves or the world that impact the way we walk through our lives and the decisions/ reactions we exhibit.
Photo of Sarah Barkley, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sarah Barkley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (828) 929-1159
"
I specialize in EMDR and have practiced it for the past 25 years. EMDR remains as one of the most efficacious treatment modalities for the treatment of negative beliefs we carry about ourselves or the world that impact the way we walk through our lives and the decisions/ reactions we exhibit.
Photo of Sarah Barkley, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sarah Barkley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (828) 929-1159

Location

Primary Location

Sarah M. Barkley, LCSW

300 block of Kimberly Avenue- Grove Park

Asheville, NC 28804

(828) 929-1159

Additional Location

Sarah Barkley LCSW

6060 Piedmont Row Drive South

Charlotte, NC 28287

(828) 929-1159
"
You are welcome to call or text (303-957-7221) to set up a call to ensure that we would be a good fit in both personality and stated need.
Photo of Sarah Barkley, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sarah Barkley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (828) 929-1159
"
You are welcome to call or text (303-957-7221) to set up a call to ensure that we would be a good fit in both personality and stated need.
Photo of Sarah Barkley, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sarah Barkley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (828) 929-1159