Kirby Barkley is a licensed counselor who helps adults who feel stuck by anxiety, depression, burnout, and stress.
01About Kirby
Kirby Barkley is a licensed counselor who helps adults who feel stuck by anxiety, depression, burnout, and stress. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and works from a warm, practical stance. Kirby focuses on small changes that fit into busy lives so people can start feeling more like themselves again.
He emphasizes collaboration and pacing the work to match each person's needs.
Background and approach
Sessions blend mindfulness to notice the body and mind, compassion-focused ideas to reduce self-criticism, and behavioral techniques that create steadier routines. The goal is to use simple tools that are doable between sessions. Kirby has three years of clinical experience and practices in Florida.
He often helps people facing compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, problems with attention and impulsivity, and those wrestling with guilt, shame, or control issues. He also supports people dealing with panic, obsessive thoughts, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. Conversations in sessions focus on practical steps, emotion awareness, and learning kinder self-talk.
Kirby encourages clients to set goals at their own pace and to try small experiments in daily life. He offers evening and weekend appointments to better fit busy schedules. To begin, prospective clients use the site's Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.
Sessions and fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
02Credentials
- LMHC (Florida)
- License MH27793 · expires March 2027
- LPC (South Carolina)
- License 11038 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1992690176 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kirby lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Men's issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
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04Online support
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Kirby uses mindfulness, compassion-focused practices, and behavioral strategies to help people notice thoughts and bodily reactions, reduce harsh self-judgment, and build routines that support mood and anxiety. Mindfulness work teaches simple attention and breathing habits to reduce reactivity and ground moments of high stress. Compassion-focused ideas encourage kinder self-talk and reduce cycles of shame and guilt. Behavioral techniques break down goals into small, practical steps and habits that can be tried between sessions.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, pace, and daily life. Sessions can shift over time as needs change, so the approach is tailored rather than fixed.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and support continuity when life gets hectic. It can allow shorter check-ins, evening or weekend appointments, and saves travel time so therapy is easier to keep up with alongside work or caregiving.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
Kirby helps adults managing stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout. He also focuses on ADHD, compassion fatigue, panic, obsessive-compulsive concerns, and related issues.
What is the therapy style like?
Work is warm, collaborative, and practical. Sessions mix mindfulness, compassion-focused ideas, and behavioral techniques to create manageable change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, and stress-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LPC and LMHC credentials and sees clients in Florida.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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