Barbara Haslip, LMSW - Therapist in Michigan

About Barbara

Barbara Haslip is a licensed social worker who focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside relationship and emotional struggles. She brings 22 years of experience and a practical, straightforward style that aims to make goals clear and reachable. Parents reading this can expect an open and warm presence that balances empathy with direct guidance.

Sessions are offered in English and reflect her Michigan practice background. She uses plain talk to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder.

Background and approach

Barbara also addresses issues around addiction, grief, intimacy, and communication problems within families. Her work often includes support for LGBT clients, anger, self-esteem, and career-related stress. Her approach blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies.

That means she listens first, then helps people try small, practical changes in thinking and actions. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused strategies are used to build motivation and to set attainable steps forward. Barbara has worked with a variety of groups and settings, including seniors, adults, teens, couples, families, and substance abuse groups.

She draws on that range to tailor sessions to each family’s needs and rhythms. Her goal is to help families and parents find realistic, measurable ways to improve daily life. She aims to treat people with respect and dignity while being candid when needed.

If a parent wants clear steps, straightforward feedback, and steady support, Barbara offers a steady, experienced presence to help move things forward.

Approaches and how online sessions support families

Barbara blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy to help families and parents. Client-centered therapy starts with listening and building trust, then supports people as they name what matters to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause stress or conflict.

She also uses dialectical behavior therapy techniques to teach emotional regulation and better communication in strained relationships. DBT strategies help people manage intense feelings and reduce reactive conflict, which can be useful for parenting struggles and relationship tensions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Barbara will collaborate with each family to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing one fixed style. That collaborative process helps shape a plan with doable steps and clear short-term goals.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which add flexibility for busy parents and families. These formats make it easier to fit sessions around school, work, and caregiving. The variety of contact methods also allows short check-ins or ongoing conversations between scheduled sessions when that fits the family’s plan.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address that relate to families?

Barbara works with family matters such as parenting, family conflict, communication problems, divorce and separation, and family of origin issues.

What is her general therapy style like?

Her style is open, warm, and empathetic while also being direct when needed. She focuses on clear, attainable goals and practical steps.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 22 years of experience working as a therapist and medical social worker in a range of settings and with diverse groups.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - with licence number MI LMSW 6801080777 and practices in Michigan.

Which languages does she use in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available for working together?

Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Anger management

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 22 years
Licensed: Michigan
Languages: English

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