Barbara Keyworth is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker and therapist with over 35 years of experience. She understands that the breakdown of communication can be a primary issue for couples, stepfamilies, and friends. Her approach emphasizes the importance of listening, understanding, and expressing feelings constructively as vital skills for building strong relationships. Barbara holds advanced training in marital therapy from the Terry Real Institute (Level I) and the Gottman Institute (Level II). She recognizes that many individuals struggle to take the initial step of reaching out for help. Her therapeutic work encourages the identification of desired changes in both personal development and interpersonal relationships. Barbara's specialties include working through challenges related to stepfamilies, separation and divorce, substance abuse, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. Additionally, she provides support for recovery from infidelity and offers a focused approach to discernment in marital situations. Her expertise in eclectic and solution-focused therapy modalities helps clients navigate their unique journeys of growth and healing.