Business Details
Your Trusted Licensed Psychologist in Lawrence, KS
With over 35 years of dedicated experience in psychological practice, our clinic specializes in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, and empowerment work for individuals navigating life's complex challenges. Our approach integrates self-care education, developmental normalization, and personalized accountability strategies to foster growth and resilience. We prioritize culturally informed care, emphasizing empowerment for individuals facing bias or social privilege impacts, while offering clinical supervision and continuing education for mental health professionals. Our practice combines evidence-based methodologies with compassionate support to guide clients through transitional life stages and complex emotional landscapes. Services
Psychotherapy
Trauma Recovery
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Management
Clinical Supervision
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of specialized experience in trauma recovery and complex depression treatment
- Our practice combines psychodynamic approaches with evidence-based self-care methodologies
- We provide flexible telehealth options for Kansas residents
- Our training programs have shaped professional development for emerging psychologists
- We emphasize culturally responsive care addressing systemic bias impacts
Services
Psychotherapy
Individualized psychotherapy addressing depression, anxiety, and trauma through evidence-based approaches. Combines psychodynamic principles with practical skill-building for emotional regulation and personal growth. Targets developmental challenges and complex trauma recovery while emphasizing client empowerment and self-awareness.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized treatment for trauma survivors using phased recovery approaches. Focuses on safety establishment, memory processing, and post-traumatic growth. Integrates somatic awareness techniques and cognitive restructuring to address both recent and historical trauma impacts.
Clinical Supervision
Comprehensive supervision programs for emerging psychologists and mental health professionals. Includes case consultation, skill development, and ethical practice guidance. Designed to enhance clinical effectiveness through structured feedback and professional growth planning.
Depression Treatment
Differentiated treatment approaches for various depression types including developmental, bipolar, and trauma-related depressions. Combines self-care education with cognitive-behavioral techniques and psychodynamic exploration to address underlying causes and symptom management.
Telehealth Therapy
Secure virtual therapy sessions for Kansas residents. Provides accessible mental health care through HIPAA-compliant platforms. Maintains same therapeutic rigor as in-person sessions while offering flexible scheduling options for remote clients.
People
Barbara J. Gilbert, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Barbara J. Gilbert, PhD is a licensed psychologist with over 35 years of clinical experience specializing in trauma recovery and depression treatment. She has developed training programs for doctoral psychologists and maintains expertise in developmental psychology, empowerment counseling, and culturally responsive care.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
I integrate psychodynamic principles with personalized accountability training, self-care education, and trauma-informed care tailored to each client's developmental needs.
Do you accept insurance?
I am a participating provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield and can bill other insurance plans with client responsibility for balance payments.
What telehealth options are available?
Telehealth services are available for Kansas residents with flexible scheduling options for remote therapy sessions.
How do you address cultural considerations in therapy?
I incorporate culturally responsive practices addressing systemic bias impacts and social privilege dynamics when relevant to client experiences.
What distinguishes your depression treatment approach?
My methodology differentiates between developmental, bipolar, and trauma-related depressions, employing targeted interventions for each type.
Do you offer clinical supervision for professionals?
Yes, I provide clinical supervision and continuing education programs for psychologists-in-training and practicing professionals.
