Charlar Barnes, LPC

Charlar Barnes is a licensed professional counselor who centers sessions on the person in front of her. She brings 10 years of counseling experience and a background in the military to conversations about worry, stress, relationship strain, and jealousy. Her work emphasizes listening and helping people find practical ways to feel steadier in daily life.

Clients can expect calm, direct conversation focused on what matters to them. She draws on approaches that help people notice unhelpful thoughts, set manageable goals, and build on their own strengths. Sessions aim to be straightforward, with steps people can try between meetings.

Barnes has written about reclaiming identity and strength in her book Losing Myself, Funding Me, and she uses that perspective when people are facing grief, life changes, or questions about intimacy. Her training includes a Master’s in Counseling Psychology and a Doctor of Psychology in Grief Counseling, and she holds LPC credentials in Georgia and Alabama.

She often supports people dealing with compassion fatigue, self-esteem concerns, career decisions, and multicultural challenges. Her approach is practical and person-focused, helping people untangle communication problems, commitment worries, and feelings of isolation.

When someone reaches out, the first meetings typically focus on what the person wants to change and which small steps feel doable. The goal is steady progress that fits into everyday life rather than quick fixes.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s experience at the center of treatment. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and supports the person in finding their own answers. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, accepting presence while sorting through feelings or identity questions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors. It is practical and action-oriented, which can help with anxiety, stress, jealousy, and self-esteem by teaching simple strategies to change patterns over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That collaborative decision is based on problems, needs, and what feels most comfortable during early sessions.

If you are considering online options, confirm the session formats available before booking. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel. Online work can reduce commute time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let someone continue care while relocating. Ask about the specific session options when you start the matching process so your meetings match your needs.