Jacques-Paul Barbour, LMHC
Practical, respectful counseling for relationship and parenting concerns
Book with Jacques-Paul- Years in practice
- 23
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Massachusetts
- Languages
- English, Arabic
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Jacques-Paul
Jacques-Paul Barbour is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Massachusetts. He helps people facing relationship struggles, addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting concerns, and stress. He also supports those dealing with intimacy or identity questions and challenges tied to serious illness.
He trained at Cambridge College where he earned a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy in 2002. Since then he has built more than two decades of clinical experience across clinical and academic settings.
Background and approach
That background includes independent practice and crisis work in hospital emergency departments. Jacques-Paul brings a practical, solution-focused style to sessions. He likes to set clear goals and use straightforward steps clients can try between meetings.
He also makes room to look at deeper emotional patterns when those issues are useful to understanding recurring problems. He aims for an open, nonjudgmental approach when topics feel sensitive. Conversations about sexuality, intimacy, or identity are treated with respect and care.
He seeks to create a trusting, collaborative relationship so people can speak honestly and make progress at a comfortable pace. Jacques-Paul has taught psychology and human services courses at community colleges and four-year schools. That teaching experience informs a clear, educational way of explaining ideas and practical strategies.
He offers sessions in English and Arabic to better meet cultural and language needs.
What Jacques-Paul works with
Everything Jacques-Paul lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jacques-Paul helps people with.
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Jacques-Paul lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. The therapist follows the client's lead and offers support that respects personal values and identity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors to create concrete steps for change, helpful for anxiety, depression, and coping with stressful situations. Motivational Interviewing uses empathetic, goal-focused conversations to help someone find their own reasons for change, which can be useful for addictions and commitment issues.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and test methods that feel useful. Over a few sessions the plan can be adjusted so the approach fits the client's needs and preferences.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skill practice and deeper conversations. Phone sessions reduce bandwidth needs and can fit a break during the day. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or when short updates work better than longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, parenting, and other commitments.
Questions people ask about Jacques-Paul
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He supports people with relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting concerns, and life changes. He also addresses body image, caregiver stress, and issues tied to serious illness.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions emphasize a practical, solution-focused approach while allowing time to explore deeper emotional patterns. The tone is collaborative and nonjudgmental.
What is his professional background?
He has 23 years of clinical experience and has worked in independent practice and hospital emergency departments. He has also taught undergraduate courses in psychology and human services.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy and is an LMHC licensed in Massachusetts.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic, including Lebanese dialect.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the client's needs.
How are costs and starting steps handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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