Barbara Wiseman, LCSW

Licensed in California · 40 years in practice

Barbara Wiseman is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 40 years of professional experience.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 10623 · expires September 2027
NPI: 1194739722 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 40
Languages: English

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About Barbara

Barbara Wiseman is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 40 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family struggles, trauma and abuse, and anger. Her style is direct and compassionate, aiming to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.

Barbara focuses on practical conversation and problem solving. She listens for what matters most and tailors sessions to each person's situation.

Background and approach

That might mean addressing communication problems, attachment concerns, or patterns of control that get in the way of feeling calm or connected. She also helps people work through issues like guilt, shame, forgiveness, and rebuilding self-worth. Mood disorders, social anxiety and phobia, and difficulties related to narcissistic behavior in others are part of her long practice.

Sessions can center on simple skills, reframing unhelpful thinking, and clearer ways to set boundaries. Barbara approaches anger as a signal to be understood rather than punished. She helps clients notice triggers and try different responses so anger creates fewer problems.

For those struggling with life purpose or direction, she supports exploring values and practical next steps. Overall, Barbara adapts her conversation and care to each person. She describes therapy as a collaborative process where respect, sensitivity, and steady support guide the work together.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Barbara uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people change unhelpful patterns and improve relationships. One common way is through skill-based work that teaches practical tools for managing anxiety and strong emotions, such as breathing, grounding, and step-by-step behavior changes. This helps when stress, mood problems, or anger feel overwhelming.

Another emphasis is on relationship-focused work that looks at communication and attachment patterns. That kind of work helps people notice recurring dynamics, practise different ways of asking for needs, and repair misunderstandings. It can be useful for relationship strain, family conflict, and issues tied to trust or control.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match techniques to their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. Sessions are shaped together so the work fits what matters most to the client.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people use body language and visual cues, while phone calls require less bandwidth and can fit a busy schedule. Live chat and text messaging make shorter check-ins or ongoing written work possible without being on camera. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and travel.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, and anger. Additional focuses include attachment issues, communication problems, control issues, and forgiveness.

What is the typical therapeutic approach or style?

The approach is practical and conversational, with an emphasis on tailoring dialog and treatment to each person's needs. Sessions often focus on skills, clearer communication, and changing unhelpful patterns.

How much experience does the therapist have?

Barbara has 40 years of professional work experience, bringing long-term clinical perspective to common life stresses and relationship struggles.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California. The practice is based in California.

In which languages are sessions offered and are international clients supported?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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