LaChelle Barnett , LCSW

LaChelle Barnett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of clinical experience based in Indiana. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Dayton and a Master of Social Work from Indiana University, and she is nearing completion of a doctorate degree. Her clinical focus includes addictions and trauma, and she has supported many people managing depression, anxiety, PTSD and related concerns.

Barnett has worked with a diverse range of families, from those involved with the Department of Family Services to entrepreneurial married couples, bringing practical skills and a breadth of experience to each case. She has training in ACT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, Seeking Safety, MRT, EFT and Batters Intervention, and draws on evidence-based techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Known for a direct communication style, Barnett offers structure and accountability for clients who want clear next steps and help removing barriers to change. She values collaboration and also brings warmth and humor to the work, believing that progress can include both challenge and lightness. Her typical work days are Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and she does not currently have many evening slots available.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

LaChelle Barnett draws on well-established therapeutic methods to address a range of concerns in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression and stress-related issues. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach designed to help process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity; it can be useful for people coping with PTSD and trauma-related symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-driven action and acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings, helping clients build a meaningful life while managing internal struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Barnett collaborates with each person to determine which techniques fit their goals, needs and preferences, adjusting methods as progress is made so therapy remains practical and client-centered.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging allow people to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations and on varied schedules. This flexibility can make it easier to maintain consistency in care while balancing life demands.