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Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
Farmville, VA 23901
Welcome! I am Dr. Tara Ross-Barksdale. I am a registered supervisor and Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with nearly 11 years of licensed experience and over 20 years supporting individuals with mental health challenges. I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling from Liberty University and a Doctoral degree in Human Services from Walden University. As an active member of the Virginia Counselors Association (VCA), I bring experience from diverse settings, including community mental health, residential treatment, corrections, and private practice, working with individuals, couples, and families.
In our sessions, we will work together to identify your goals and explore effective strategies tailored to your needs. My approach is rooted in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy, focusing on practical steps for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and anger to improve your daily life and relationships
If you feel overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, or depression that negatively affects the way you live, work, or relate to others, I am here to help you regain control and relief. Visit my website to easily book a free 15-minute consultation — let us start creating positive change today!
Call or Dr. Tara Ross-Barksdale now for a free 15 minute consultation - (434) 280-3296

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Farmville, VA 23901

(434) 280-3296
I offer in-person and virtual counseling sessions. I am available most weekdays and select evenings. Please email or contact me to schedule.
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect (434) 280-3296
Photo of Dr. Tara Ross-Barksdale, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Farmville, VA 23901

(434) 280-3296
I offer in-person and virtual counseling sessions. I am available most weekdays and select evenings. Please email or contact me to schedule.
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $125
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HealthKeepers
  • Cardinal Care
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Magellan
  • Optum
  • Sentara Health Plans
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Virginia Premier
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Dr. Tara Ross-Barksdale
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (434) 280-3296
Photo of Dr. Tara Ross-Barksdale, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Dr. Tara Ross-Barksdale
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (434) 280-3296

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0701006028 Tara Ross-Barksdale
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 11 years
  • Attended Walden University, PhD Human Services, Graduated 2022
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Dr. Tara Ross-Barksdale
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (434) 280-3296
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Dr. Tara Ross-Barksdale
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (434) 280-3296

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Grief
  • Stress
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Dr. Tara Ross-Barksdale
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Do these issues align with your needs? or (434) 280-3296
Photo of Dr. Tara Ross-Barksdale, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Dr. Tara Ross-Barksdale
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Do these issues align with your needs? or (434) 280-3296

Endorsement

Deana Weems
Deana Weems
Licensed Professional CounselorLPC
Dr. Ross-Barksdale is kind and compassionate and is truly invested in helping her patients.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Religion

Christian

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Positive Psychology
  • Schema Therapy
  • Strength-Based
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I use a variety of approaches based in Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, Solution-Focused therapy, Dialectical-Behavioral therapy, and others. Once we identify what you'd like to get out of the counseling process, we can identify specific strategies to help meet those goals
Photo of Dr. Tara Ross-Barksdale, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Dr. Tara Ross-Barksdale
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (434) 280-3296
"
I use a variety of approaches based in Cognitive-Behavioral therapy, Solution-Focused therapy, Dialectical-Behavioral therapy, and others. Once we identify what you'd like to get out of the counseling process, we can identify specific strategies to help meet those goals
Photo of Dr. Tara Ross-Barksdale, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Dr. Tara Ross-Barksdale
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (434) 280-3296

Location

Primary Location

Farmville, VA 23901

(434) 280-3296
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I offer in-person and virtual counseling sessions. I am available most weekdays and select evenings. Please email or contact me to schedule.
Photo of Dr. Tara Ross-Barksdale, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Dr. Tara Ross-Barksdale
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Call for a free consultation now - (434) 280-3296
"
I offer in-person and virtual counseling sessions. I am available most weekdays and select evenings. Please email or contact me to schedule.
Photo of Dr. Tara Ross-Barksdale, Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Dr. Tara Ross-Barksdale
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
Call for a free consultation now - (434) 280-3296