Barbara Kass

Barbara Kass, a dedicated counselor with a wealth of expertise, founded One Spirit Counseling, driven by the belief that individuals hold the innate ability to heal themselves. Her mission in counseling revolves around empowering clients to discover their inner strength and their capacity for self-healing. With a Pastoral Counseling degree from Loyola University and a Master of Public Health, along with credentials as a Certified Health Education Specialist, Barbara brings a unique blend of public health and mental health knowledge to her practice. This comprehensive background emphasizes the importance of physical, behavioral, and environmental health for overall well-being, while her spiritual training addresses the healing of emotional wounds. Barbara provides compassionate counseling for adolescents and adults facing various challenges, including grief, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress, and personality disorders. She additionally supports clients dealing with spirituality, faith, stress management, adjustment difficulties, and career management. Recognizing the needs of busy clients, she offers Saturday hours to ensure accessibility. In her collaborative approach, counseling is tailored to meet the individual needs and primary concerns of each client. Together, they create a personalized plan that facilitates exploration of feelings, recognition of thought and behavioral patterns, and the establishment of support networks. Barbara employs a variety of techniques, including psychotherapy, mindfulness, breathing exercises, meditation, and body awareness, to promote healing and personal growth.