Barbara Thomas is a compassionate Pastoral Counselor and Coach with over 30 years of counseling experience dedicated to helping individuals discover their joy amidst life’s challenges. She understands that sometimes, all one needs is a listening ear free of judgment to begin the journey toward healing and fulfillment. Barbara collaborates with her clients to unearth new pathways to address old emotions and behaviors, guiding them to release the grip of the past and embrace their best lives. Regardless of how stuck one might feel, she believes there is always a way forward. She encourages individuals to tap into their inner wisdom to navigate family and relationship concerns, emotional struggles, spiritual inquiries, and transitions in life and work. Each day, Barbara witnesses the transformation of her clients as they take the courageous step of seeking help. Together, through a strengths-based approach, they connect with their inner counselors to envision and forge their desired futures. As a pastoral counselor and coach, she deeply honors the emotional, spiritual, and psychological dimensions of each person's experience. With a multi-faceted therapeutic approach that includes Mindfulness-Based and Trauma-Focused therapies, she fosters the healing of past wounds, paving the way for a brighter, healthier future. Barbara's profound respect for each individual's journey reinforces her belief that healing is indeed possible, and joy can be found by embracing and expanding unique strengths and inner wisdom.