Transforming Lives...

Having specialized in helping clients navigate and prevail through difficult life transitions, Kathy saw older teens, young adults, adults, parents, families, executives, and retirees. Regardless of age or circumstance of her clients, Kathy’s work reflected her firm belief that human beings have an amazing capacity to learn, change and heal.

Kathy Barr Counseling & Consulting was a practice dedicated to serving individuals, families, and organizations in the Greater Charlotte Metropolitan area and beyond.

Explore this website for detailed information about Kathy Barr Counseling and Consulting, PLLC, but please note that Kathy is not accepting new clients.

Kathy Barr, LCSW

Services Kathy Currently Offers:

Bridge Consultations

guidance while awaiting therapy service Availability

One-time 90 minutes session providing:

Extensive resources including:
- educational materials
- support groups
- intervention options
Immediate support
Peace of Mind
Referrals to therapists and doctors
Safe, non-judgmental space to explore current circumstances

Therapist Mentoring

Services Kathy Offered Before:

Individual Psychotherapy

STRENGTHS-BASED TREATMENT UNIQUELY TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS

Through individual psychotherapy, you can receive help with:

Anxiety
Attention/focus/executive function difficulties
Challenging life transitions (i.e. college adjustment, job change,
relocation, new baby, retirement)
Chronic health issues
Depression
Feeling overwhelmed, confused
Grief and loss
Lack of joy, direction, interest in life
LGBTQ+ exploration and affirmation
Minority stress
Relationship issues
Stress management

Parent & Older Teen/Young Adult Counseling

INTEGRATED FAMILY APPROACH

This approach involves both parent and child for families affected by:

ADD/ ADHD
Anxiety
Behavior challenges
Grief and loss
Independent living challenges
Learning differences

PARENT COACHING

Personalized, empowering, educative approach offering:

Advocacy guidance
Brief, focused support
Education on social/emotional development
Realistic, actionable information and advice