Barbara Pettibone, LCSW, CSW
Experienced LCSW focused on aging
- Works with seniors
- Trauma grief anxiety
- Flexible therapeutic approaches
About Barbara Pettibone
Barbara Pettibone is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 46 years of experience in mental health care. She holds the credentials LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and CSW, a clinical social work credential, and is licensed in Colorado (CO LCSW CSW.00001879). Over her long career she has worked in both inpatient psychiatric hospitals and outpatient settings, supporting young adults, adults, and seniors through a range of life transitions and mental health challenges.
Her practice emphasizes support for seniors facing the many changes that accompany aging, including loss, shifting relationships, and coping with health concerns. She also works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, issues around intimacy and relationships, parenting challenges, career concerns, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication and control struggles, blended family dynamics, and body image concerns.
Barbara describes her role as collaborative and client-led - she sees the client as the decision-maker in therapy and partners with them to identify priorities and goals. Her style is warm, honest, and forthright, and she draws from a range of methods including insight-oriented work, mindfulness, behavioral strategies, and grief-focused therapies. She aims to meet clients where they are and use whatever approaches help achieve their goals. Barbara is not currently accepting new clients.
Her practice emphasizes support for seniors facing the many changes that accompany aging, including loss, shifting relationships, and coping with health concerns. She also works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, issues around intimacy and relationships, parenting challenges, career concerns, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication and control struggles, blended family dynamics, and body image concerns.
Barbara describes her role as collaborative and client-led - she sees the client as the decision-maker in therapy and partners with them to identify priorities and goals. Her style is warm, honest, and forthright, and she draws from a range of methods including insight-oriented work, mindfulness, behavioral strategies, and grief-focused therapies. She aims to meet clients where they are and use whatever approaches help achieve their goals. Barbara is not currently accepting new clients.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Barbara Pettibone have?
Barbara Pettibone has 46 years of experience in the field of mental health counseling.
Is Barbara Pettibone a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW. License details are CO LCSW CSW.00001879.
In which languages does Barbara Pettibone provide therapy?
Barbara provides therapy in English.
Where is Barbara Pettibone located?
Barbara Pettibone is located in Colorado.
How can I work with Barbara Pettibone as my therapist?
You can work with Barbara Pettibone through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Barbara Pettibone work with international clients?
Yes, Barbara Pettibone works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Barbara Pettibone cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Barbara brings Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into online work in ways that are easy to understand and apply. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns and helps people build safer, more secure connections; it is useful for relationship issues, abandonment concerns, and attachment difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the individual’s experience, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals guide the work; it helps with self-esteem, life transitions, and deciding next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and provides practical tools to manage anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may combine elements from different models to create a tailored plan. This collaborative orientation helps clients feel involved and empowered in their care.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage mobility or geographic limitations, and access licensed professionals from different locations. These options support consistent engagement and make it simpler to continue work through life changes.