Carol Barnett, LISW

I have worked with Carol for several months. As a busy professional and parent, I needed practical solutions to work through issues in my life and insight into deciding how best to deal with stress. Carol helped me with my personal mental health, marriage, and parenting by suggesting resources and helping me work through practical approaches to dealing with situations. She asks you to do good work and it pays off. She also helped me to recognize self worth.

By helping us learn to make healthy choices and set boundaries, Carol has empowered us to deal with a difficult family member. She has taught us how to reframe our thoughts, and how to take care of ourselves. This has led to a stronger marriage and enabled us to enjoy life more. She helped us navigate the medical care system, and how to be our own advocate. We have recommended her to several friends as we believe she has the knowledge, experience, personality and insights to steer clients towards successful living, happiness, and healthy lifestyles.

Carol has helped me greatly by introducing new techniques to deal with stress and anxiety. She is always compassionate, empathetic to my issues and is flexible with her schedule. She is truly a kind person who continues to help me to regain strength, self love, how to establish boundaries for self preservation, and reminds me to enjoy life as I continue my journey.

Carol has been a true blessing in my life. Her ability to direct me to hold myself accountable to changes I want to make in my life has been very helpful. Carol is a counselor that makes you feel like your success matters. I am grateful I found Carol and I am grateful for the progress she has nurtured.

I have been seeing Carol for a little over one year and it has changed my life for the better. Having someone who genuinely cares about the work you are doing for self-growth and self-love has been a game-changer for me. She listens, takes notes, and helps me see each situation through another lens. But most importantly, she helps me use what I've learned with her to be a better parent to my children. She is the best and I would recommend her to anyone (So would my husband because he can see a difference too)!

I reached out to Carol for help and she responded immediately. I have found Carol to be prepared, knowledgeable and very caring. To me, Carol is not just my therapist but I look at her as a life coach as well. Carol recommends podcasts, books and links to other experts in areas of my life where I need help. I often times find myself with homework assignments as we finish a session. With the help and insight of Carol I have begun a new journey into the world of art which has expanded and improved my life immeasurably! Carol is flexible with her session times. If she comes across a podcast or information that is pertinent to recent discussions she sends the information immediately. In other words, Carol is always thinking about her clients and how she can help us improve our lives. I am blessed to have found Carol Barnett as she has has helped me to push beyond my self imposed and cultural boundaries. I continue to grow emotionally and am much more at ease than I have ever been.

On our first and only session with her she tried to convince my husband to leave our marriage. She scrolled on her phone while holding her dog and couldn’t have cared less about what was being said. The strangest encounter we have ever experienced. Thankfully we sought counseling elsewhere and have made it through the last few years despite her negative opinions and beliefs.

Carol responded quickly to my request for a session. She was very insightful and easy to communicate with. A great listener that gives helpful feedback.

I was fortunate to meet Dr. Carol Barnett in 2018 and she has been a wonderful counselor. She introduced me to the Enneagram that helped me learn my behavior patterns and why I respond the way that I do. Not only does she provide counseling, but she has also shared resources (books/podcast) that have been life changing for me. Carol is accommodating, she goes above and beyond to help her clients and she will adjust her schedule to meet with me in the evenings and weekends. She is thoughtful and caring and for this I will be forever grateful. Put in the work and your life will change!

I went to her for social anxiety and have had very good results with her so far. She is also willing to be flexible in her schedule.

Carol Barnett is amazing! I came into the process with a few doubts because of my prior counseling experience but some how after a few session Carol Barnett very quickly gained my trust. Ms. Barnett help me discover things about myself and how to truly understand who I am and what I am capable of. She challenged me and required me to ask myself some tuff questions. Ms. Barnett asked questions, required me to do assignments, read certain books, and keep a journal that in the long run helped me in ways I never could have imagined. I am grateful for the advice provided, points of view, and wisdom given along the way. Carol Barnett is simply an amazing person and counselor. I could not have asked for anyone better and can not thank her enough for how much she has truly helped me.

I have been seeing Carol for a few months now and she has helped me tremendously to settle in after a big transition in my life and I would recommend to anyone! I like that she offers virtual sessions and her direct and honest approach, paired with empowering spiritual and ennagram-centered exercises, has helped me to quickly resolve issues I struggled with for a long time. Carol is everything I am looking for in a therapist!

I have been seeing Carol for a little over a year and the amount of growth I have experienced is remarkable! I have been looking for a great councilor for many years. After multiple failed attempts, I am so thankful I have finally found someone I can open up to. In fact, after the very first phone call I hung up feeling invigorated. Even more incredible, I have felt that way each time since! I appreciated the initial call at which time she asked specific questions about areas I wanted to discuss. This allowed not only for her to ensure she was best suited to help me, it also allowed me to test the waters minus a copay. If you are looking to implement changes to better yourself and the relationships around you, Carol is the best of the best. However, you must be willing to put in the work as well, Carol will often assign “homework” to help you explore new ideas which I was completely open to being if my ideas were working I probably wouldn’t of been seeking out therapy. 10/10 recommend!

Did not have an office visit, but a phone interview. She told me she was very busy and that she gets to choose who she takes on as a new patient. She threw very direct questions at me and interrupted me, told me I didn't answer her question. I was too vague. My husband and I am seeking counseling for our marriage of 24 years and have communication problems and both can admit that which is why we were searching for counseling in the first place. She at one point told me that my husband and I were more interested in "being right" than making our marriage work. Wow! Did I just mention that we were seeking help because of our poor communication? A few minutes later after determining we were not good patients for her, she then tells me that she can tell that my husband and I care deeply for each other and are committed to working on our marriage. My head was spinning & was left in tears when our conversation ended.

Carol Barnett is a counselor everyone hopes/dreams of finding when life’s journey becomes chaotic. Her objective isn’t to passively listen to your woes, but to instruct you in finding the hidden you—Yes, she is a teacher, and a fabulous one at that! Most of my growth has happened NOT in her office, but as I’ve worked through the many specific assignments she has given me to better cope with the demands of life; thus, I learned to reboot as I find myself alone with my thoughts. Carol Barnett is the BEST counselor I’ve EVER had the privilege knowing, and I highly recommend her!!!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Carol. I was always hesitant to go to counseling, but Carol came highly recommended and she has since completed eliminated any uncertainty I had in the process. I went in grieving over the loss of someone very close to me, but with Carol's help I've been able to work through this loss and start viewing my life through a different lens. Carol is honest with her clients and isn't just going to tell you what you want to hear. But even when she is working through some hard truths, she does so in the most compassionate and loving way. She truly cares that you walk out of each session feeling as though you've accomplished something. She also gives homework, which personally I find to be one of the most rewarding experiences. The homework assignments make me work on things outside of the counseling session itself and I find myself really using these strategies in my every day life. She is WONDERFUL!

I started going to Carol about two years ago. She will tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear in a professional, direct and caring way. She hears what you are saying and gets to the root of the problem/issue. Learning about my Enneagram type has helped me understand why I do the things I do and feel how I feel. The homework assignments are set up to help take your session beyond the walls of the office. You work together to determine what kind of "assignment" you need. You will always recap the session before you leave and walk out with a piece of chocolate :)

She’s the gold star in my book for counseling. She understands what makes me tick while also constructively smoothing off rough edges that hold me back in the long run. I had a bad experience with a counselor on base and came running back to her for what I know will be time, energy and focus well spent. I’ve used many of her techniques and insights with those I counsel.

I have been seeing Carol for about 4 years and she has helped me to thrive. She truly goes above and beyond. She has guided me through finding my true career path, depression, relationship issues, setting boundaries with addicted family members, and grieving the loss of two siblings. I would and have recommended her to anyone willing to hear difficult truths and do the work needed to heal and grow. Carol is compassionate, insightful, and skilled. I can’t say enough wonderful things about her and the impact she has had on my life. Highly recommend!

Dr. Carol Barnett in my opinion epitomizes doctor the adjective with her pedagogical qualities teaching me to understand my emotional needs and doctor the verb with her ability to restore me to good psychological condition. Her attentiveness and assessment of my condition paired with a true understanding of what I require to move forward and control my happiness and emotional future are paramount to me as a patient. It is rewarding to have her openly, sans nuances, help me recognize the need to separate objectively important issues from the subjective mien I intuitively apply.If you are searching for candor and intellectual solutions to your emotional issues you will be well advised to avail yourself of her expertise. She is a professional caring and able psychologist. I made the right choice when I chose Carol she has an understanding of my situation that I believe few counselors would have. She has been and is continuing to be instrumental in helping me to find solid emotional ground