Mary Beth Barbush-Kirila , LPCC

Mary Beth Barbush-Kirila is an Ohio-licensed therapist with 15 years of professional experience helping adults work through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation challenges, self-esteem and confidence concerns, and depression. She holds the LPCC credential - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - and draws on that training to create practical, individualized care that aligns with each person’s needs.

She approaches clients with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversations and treatment plans to reflect unique backgrounds and goals. Her work emphasizes collaboration, allowing clients to shape the pace and focus of therapy while she offers guidance, tools, and support.

Mary Beth recognizes that beginning therapy can be a courageous step and affirms those who reach out for help. Her practice centers on meeting people where they are, offering tailored strategies to address emotional struggles and build greater resilience and confidence over time.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Mary Beth Barbush-Kirila uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and meaningful change. One common approach is skills-focused work that teaches coping strategies, emotion regulation, and problem-solving to address stress, anxiety, ADHD-related difficulties, and depressive symptoms. These interventions help people build tools they can use in everyday life.

Another core element of her practice is trauma-aware work that helps clients process difficult experiences and reduce their ongoing impact. This involves exploring patterns, strengthening safety and stability, and developing new ways to manage triggers and build self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mary Beth works collaboratively with each person to identify which techniques fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts plans as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility to engage in that collaborative work from different settings. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to schedule care around daily life and to access licensed professionals when in-person visits are not practical. These options can increase consistency and make it easier to maintain momentum in therapy.