Caryl Barga
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
The decision to start therapy takes courage and finding a therapist who is a “good fit” is essential. Please contact me for a free 15 minute consultation.
I have experience working with individuals struggling with adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance abuse and 12 step programs, divorce, LGBTQ+, job-related stress and life transitions. In addition, I teach effective Parenting Skills. My approach is Holistic and my theoretical orientation includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. My clinical practice is guided by the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics.
Practice hours (EST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Divorce
- Infidelity
- Intimacy Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Panic
- Parenting Concerns
- Peer Difficulties
- Personal Growth
- Phobia
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Social Anxiety
- Women's Issues
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Coaching
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Training
- Non-Violent Communication Process
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Social Skills Training
- 12-Step Facilitation
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Brief Psychotherapy
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Service animals allowed
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
- Elevators
Settling in
- Wide entry to clinician space
- Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
- Out-of-pocket
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
LCMHC
NCBLCMHC
13333, North Carolina
Education
UNC Pembroke
MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 1996