Barbara Woodworth (she/her/hers)

I have utilized CBT techniques in many settings. I have taken specialized trainings in this evidence-based therapeutic approach that focuses on the connection between our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It is based on the idea that our thoughts and beliefs influence our emotions and behaviors, and that by identifying and challenging negative or unhelpful thoughts, we can change our emotional and behavioral responses.

As a woman with ADHD, I understand the challenges and strengths of neurodiversity. I am committed to helping clients with ADHD find their path to self-efficacy by building productive habits, increasing motivation, and managing tasks more effectively. With the right support and strategies, it's possible to manage these struggles and create a meaningful life. My expertise includes work with clients, advanced trainings, and graduate level research on women and girls with ADHD.

As a neurodiverse therapist, an area of special interest to me is the "troubling trifecta" of ADHD, anxiety, and mood symptoms. This combination can create a complex set of challenges, affecting so many aspects of life, including relationships, work, school, and overall well-being. Anxiety adds another layer to the struggle as persistent worries and excessive fear can make daily tasks overwhelming. The mind becomes a battleground of anxious thoughts, making it hard to relax and feel at ease.

As a neurodiverse therapist, an area of special interest to me is the "troubling trifecta" of ADHD, anxiety, and mood symptoms. This combination can create a complex set of challenges, affecting all aspects of life. The second part of the trifecta, anxiety, adds another layer to the struggle as persistent worries and fear can make daily tasks overwhelming. The mind becomes a battleground of anxious thoughts.

As a neurodiverse therapist, an area of special interest to me is the "troubling trifecta" of ADHD, anxiety, and mood symptoms. This combination can create a complex set of challenges, affecting all aspects of life. The second part of the trifecta, anxiety, adds another layer to the struggle as persistent worries and fear can make daily tasks overwhelming. The mind becomes a battleground of anxious thoughts.

The third part of the trifecta, depression, casts a heavy shadow, draining energy and motivation. Depression can make it feel like every step is like walking through mud. Even the simplest tasks can feel like arduous hurdles to overcome. To treat depression, I use a variety of techniques like behavioral activation, cognitive restructuring, and rewriting narratives to help my client build resilience and have a renewed sense of hope.

As a neurodiverse therapist, an area of special interest to me is the "tricky triad" of ADHD, anxiety, and mood symptoms. This combination can create a complex set of challenges, affecting all aspects of life. The second part of the trifecta, anxiety, adds a layer to the struggle as persistent worries and fear can make daily tasks overwhelming. The mind becomes a battleground of anxious thoughts. To treat anxiety, I use mindfulness-based and other healing techniques I've learned.

Mindfulness is often described as awareness, without judgment, of life as it is, yourself as you are, other people as they are, in the here and now, via direct and immediate experience. When you are mindful, you are living in the present moment. When we live in the past we can sometimes get depressed. When we focus too much on the future, we can sometimes get anxious. The present is the place. My experience comes from trainings in MBSR, and work with clients.

Narrative therapy is a form of therapy that focuses on identifying and changing the stories we tell ourselves about our lives and experiences. It involves exploring how we view ourselves and our problems and helps us to change those narratives to create positive change in our lives. The therapist works with the client to identify negative self-talk and stories that are holding them back, and helps them to reframe those stories in a more positive and empowered way.

Narrative therapy is a form of therapy that focuses on identifying and changing the stories we tell ourselves about our lives and experiences. It involves exploring how we view ourselves and our problems and helps us to change those narratives to create positive change in our lives. I work with you to identify negative self-talk and stories that are holding you back, and helps you to reframe those stories in a more positive and empowered way.