Barbara Forgue is a compassionate counselor and LPC who offers her expertise to individuals of all ages and their connected families. She believes that addressing individual issues and integrating them into a healthy family system leads to meaningful solutions. Barbara understands that when one person changes, it fundamentally alters the dynamics of others, breaking old patterns. Trauma often lies at the heart of dysfunctional behaviors, and her approach encompasses creating healthy boundaries, addressing misdirected emotions, and resolving communication breakdowns to foster a nurturing environment for growth and potential. With training in advanced techniques such as Trauma Studies with Bessel van der Kolk, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy at The Wellness Center, and Steven Porges’ Polyvagal Theory, she skillfully employs these therapeutic insights to guide her practice. Whether providing life coaching or addressing deep-seated trauma, clients can anticipate gaining a heightened awareness of their unique ways of being in the world. Recently retired from her role as an adjunct professor in the Graduate Counseling program at Central Michigan University - Global Campus, her ongoing affiliation with this esteemed institution keeps her updated with current trends and research, along with a robust consultative network.