- Solution-focused care
- Affirming of LGBT people
- Speaks English and Arabic
About Jacques-Paul
Jacques-Paul Barbour is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 23 years of clinical experience. He helps people manage depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, and stress. He also supports those facing grief, trauma, body image struggles, and career or life transitions. He works with adults and offers care that is affirming of LGBT identities and men's wellbeing.
He earned a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy from Cambridge College in 2002. Since then he has worked in private practice and in hospital emergency departments doing crisis work. He has also taught psychology and human services courses at community colleges and four-year institutions in the Greater Boston area.
His approach is practical and solution-focused while staying open to deeper exploration when it helps. Sessions usually center on clear goals, coping strategies, and skills people can use between meetings. He brings curiosity and steady support to conversations about intimacy, identity, compulsive behaviors, and the emotional effects of illness.
Jacques-Paul emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can speak frankly. He aims to help people feel more grounded and make decisions that fit their values. He communicates in English and is also fluent in Arabic, which can be used when preferred.
Clients who want to begin are asked to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then arranged based on therapist availability and the service's booking process.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can name what matters most. It helps when someone needs an accepting space to look at identity, intimacy, or personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with cravings. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to explore ambivalence and strengthen motivation to change, which can be useful for addictions and behavior change.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods based on goals, needs, and preferences. Clients can expect the therapist to check in about what is helping and shift course when needed so therapy stays relevant and usable.
Confirm the current session options before booking to learn how appointments are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow for quicker check-ins during a workday or between other responsibilities. It also supports continued care during times of transition or when frequent visits are needed. The therapist will discuss scheduling and the best way to meet once the Start Therapy process is completed.
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Experience
23+ years
Credentials
Massachusetts
Languages
English, Arabic
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
He works with a wide range of issues including addictions, depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy problems, grief, trauma, eating and body image concerns, parenting strain, and career or life transitions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is primarily solution-focused and practical, while also leaving room to explore deeper emotional patterns when useful. Sessions aim to set clear goals and build skills people can use between meetings.
What is his clinical background?
He has 23 years of experience working in private practice and hospital emergency departments, and has taught undergraduate courses in psychology and human services.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.