Jacques-Paul Barbour, LMHC
Experienced Massachusetts LMHC for adults and couples
- Individual and couples counseling
- Bilingual English and Arabic
- Addictions and relationship issues
About Jacques-Paul Barbour
Jacques-Paul Barbour is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts with 23 years of clinical experience supporting individuals and couples through life’s challenges. He earned a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy from Cambridge College in 2002 and has applied that training across a variety of clinical and academic settings.
He maintains a private practice offering individual and couples counseling and has provided crisis support in hospital Emergency Departments. In addition to clinical work, he has served as an adjunct faculty member at community colleges and four-year institutions in the Greater Boston area, teaching courses such as Crisis Intervention, Counseling Practice and Policy, Research Methods, and Personality Psychology.
Barbour’s approach blends genuine care, curiosity, and respect with a practical, solution-focused orientation, while allowing space to explore deeper emotional patterns at a pace that feels right for each client. He emphasizes a collaborative therapeutic relationship built on trust and engagement, and he strives to create an affirming, nonjudgmental environment for discussions of sensitive topics including intimacy, sexuality, and identity.
He works with adults from diverse backgrounds on issues such as addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, LGBTQ identity and sexuality, compulsive behaviors including pornography use, immigration-related stress, and the emotional impact of cancer and serious illness. He is fluent in English and Arabic, speaking Arabic in the Lebanese dialect, which supports culturally responsive care for Arabic-speaking clients.
He maintains a private practice offering individual and couples counseling and has provided crisis support in hospital Emergency Departments. In addition to clinical work, he has served as an adjunct faculty member at community colleges and four-year institutions in the Greater Boston area, teaching courses such as Crisis Intervention, Counseling Practice and Policy, Research Methods, and Personality Psychology.
Barbour’s approach blends genuine care, curiosity, and respect with a practical, solution-focused orientation, while allowing space to explore deeper emotional patterns at a pace that feels right for each client. He emphasizes a collaborative therapeutic relationship built on trust and engagement, and he strives to create an affirming, nonjudgmental environment for discussions of sensitive topics including intimacy, sexuality, and identity.
He works with adults from diverse backgrounds on issues such as addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, LGBTQ identity and sexuality, compulsive behaviors including pornography use, immigration-related stress, and the emotional impact of cancer and serious illness. He is fluent in English and Arabic, speaking Arabic in the Lebanese dialect, which supports culturally responsive care for Arabic-speaking clients.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jacques-Paul Barbour have?
Jacques-Paul Barbour has 23 years of experience.
Is Jacques-Paul Barbour a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential LMHC which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details are MA LMHC LMHC6306.
In which languages does Jacques-Paul Barbour provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English and Arabic.
Where is Jacques-Paul Barbour located?
He is located in Massachusetts.
How can I work with Jacques-Paul Barbour as my therapist?
You can work with Jacques-Paul Barbour through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jacques-Paul Barbour work with international clients?
Jacques-Paul Barbour does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jacques-Paul Barbour 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 with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps 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 with Jacques-Paul Barbour
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s own experience and promotes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the person’s goals and values guide the work; it can be especially helpful for issues around identity, relationships, and self esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to develop practical coping strategies for stress and life changes. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented approach designed to strengthen a person’s motivation for change, often used for addictions, ambivalence about behavior change, and readiness for new steps in relationships or health.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jacques-Paul works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy with Jacques-Paul is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible options to fit work, family, and mobility needs. These formats make it easier to schedule consistent sessions, continue care during life transitions, and connect with a licensed professional from different locations within Massachusetts.
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