Kirby Barkley

LMHC
Accepting Clients

I use mindfulness and behavioral tools to help clients get out of their heads and get unstuck.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Saint Petersburg, FL

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

I work best with people who feel "stuck" in their own mental loops. My clients are often the chronic overthinkers, the worriers who feel hollow behind the scenes, and the therapy-skeptics who never thought they’d find a therapist who actually "gets" them. If you’re tired of being your own toughest boss and want to turn down the volume on your inner critic, we’ll be a great fit.

My Background and Approach

My approach is a blend of Eastern wisdom and Western science. I’m a long-time meditation practitioner, and I bring that "boots on the ground" mindfulness into our sessions. However, I’m not just going to tell you to "breathe and be happy." I use Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) to help you stop the internal war with yourself, paired with Behavioral Modalities (like CBT or ACT) to give you concrete, actionable skills. We’ll look at the patterns in your behavior that aren't serving you anymore and replace them with habits that actually work. Think of it as "strength training" for your nervous system.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that being a person in 2026 comes with a unique set of pressures, and we need spaces where we can talk about that without judgment or unnecessary filler. I don't believe you need to be "fixed" because you aren't broken—you’re likely just operating on an outdated mental operating system. I believe vulnerability is a high-level skill, and I’m here to help you master it so you can lead a life that feels authentic and sustainable.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Internal Family Systems

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Men's Issues
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Bipolar
  • Depression
  • Men's Issues
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Spirituality
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Oscar
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Oscar Health
  • Carelon
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (IBX) of Pennsylvania
  • Horizon BCBS of New Jersey
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (BCBSNJ)
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism
  • Buddhism
  • Taoism

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Rate: $150/session

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