Adele Barnes , LPC

Adele Barnes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina who brings a grounded, practical approach to therapy. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Webster University with a concentration in Professional Mental Health, and she has 5 years of experience providing individual, family, and group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults.

Adele integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help clients address anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, suicidal ideation, self-harming behaviors, and the stress of major life transitions. Her work emphasizes concrete coping strategies and focused steps clients can take between sessions to reduce symptoms and build resilience.

Building rapport and a trusting therapeutic relationship is central to Adele's practice. She aims to create a comfortable, nonjudgmental environment where people can explore difficult emotions and experiences. As a counselor, she supports clients through challenging moments and helps them develop positive coping skills to navigate present and future difficulties.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Adele Barnes commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy, and she also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy when it fits a client's needs. CBT helps clients identify unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior and replace them with practical strategies to reduce symptoms such as anxiety and depression. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on clients' strengths and goals, emphasizing small, achievable steps to create change and manage life transitions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness and simple attention practices that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Adele works collaboratively with each person to determine what best aligns with their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques and pace to the individual so therapy feels purposeful and manageable.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexible ways to connect with a licensed professional from different locations. These formats allow scheduling that fits busy routines and make it easier to maintain continuity of care while working toward practical goals.