About me
Hi! My name is Dr. Shari Barfield, but most people call me Dr. Shari. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama and Tennessee, with almost 20 years of professional work experience. I earned a doctorate in human services and hold the National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner credentials. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
Also experienced in:
Relationship issues
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Family conflicts
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Intimacy-related issues
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Parenting issues
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Anger management
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Self esteem
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Bipolar disorder
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Compassion fatigue
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Abandonment
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Antisocial personality
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Attachment issues
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Blended family issues
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Caregiver issues and stress
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Co-morbidity
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Codependency
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Communication problems
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Control issues
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Divorce and separation
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Drug and alcohol addiction
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Emptiness
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Family of origin issues
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Family problems
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First responder issues
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Forgiveness
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Guilt and shame
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Impulsivity
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Infidelity
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Isolation / loneliness
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Life purpose
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Midlife crisis
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Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
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Mood disorders
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Panic disorder and panic attacks
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Personality disorders
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Post-traumatic stress
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Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
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Self-love
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Social anxiety and phobia
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Women's issues
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Workplace issues
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Young adult issues
Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 22
Services offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
TN LPC-MHSP 3031
AZ LPC LPC-22000
AL LPC 3317
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Shari Barfield. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.
Written on Dec 31, 2024 after therapy with Shari for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Dr Barfield is an extremely skilled and effective therapist. She is professional and yet very human and compassionate. I would not hesitate to recommend her, as she is definitely the very best in her field.
Written on Sep 13, 2024 after therapy with Shari for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Barfield is amazing. She listens. She just doesn’t hear me, but actually listens to the words coming out of my mouth. She helps me question things I haven’t questioned. She points me in the right direction. She is caring, compassionate, professional, passionate, And absolutely amazing. I appreciate all that she has done and continues to do to help me in my journey.
Written on Jun 21, 2024 after therapy with Shari for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts
She is very relatable!
Written on May 09, 2024 after therapy with Shari for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Shari is very kind and she she also is understanding. She asks good questions and helped me work through stages of grief while going through a breakup.
Written on Jan 11, 2024 after therapy with Shari for 1 month on issues concerning adhd
I am getting a lot from my beginning of my work with Dr. Shari. Thank you!
Written on Dec 20, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Barfield has been wonderful. She has helped coach me through major life issues and has been a huge help! I highly recommend her!
Written on Sep 08, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Dr. Barfield is great! I feel very comfortable talking with her.
Written on Sep 02, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 1 month on issues concerning relationship
My wife and I love Dr Shari! She listens and gives us answers that help us identify and approach challenges in our relationship. Her strategies have helped a lot.
Written on Aug 22, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Barfield is so great and I love our sessions. I am so glad I am able to have them as my therapist.
Written on Aug 01, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
I had a really great experience with Dr. Garfield. She takes the time to listen and was very attentive, patient and understanding. I would definitely recommend her to anyone seeking therapy.
Written on Jul 28, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Absolutely a sweetheart and I highly recommend:)
Written on Jul 19, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
I have had a few sessions with Dr.Barfield but in the few that I have had she’s done amazing. I can’t wait to see all the progress I have made once I am done.
Written on Jun 05, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Always extremely helpful and such a good listener. Really feel like I am accomplishing something each week
Written on May 29, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Best therapist i’ve ever had!
Written on May 25, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr.Barfield is very calm, a great listener and very forward thinking. She’s honest and will ask you the right questions. I could talk to her forever!
Written on Apr 18, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 1 month on issues concerning self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Very attentive, pleasant, and helpful. Dr. Barfield has been a real help.
Written on Apr 13, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Barfield is nothing short of amazing. It took me a long time to break my own personal stigma with pursuing help. I would always recommend it to those closest to me, but never would listen to my own advice. Upon reaching a rock bottom in my life, I finally was at the point of wanting change and help, with a healthy push from my significant other. In my time with Dr. Barfield I have felt as though I have someone on my side who believes in me and gets me to really take the hard looks at myself. From approach to resources, Dr. Barfield has helped me grow as a person and continues with me to get me to where I want to be. I am beyond grateful for them.
Written on Mar 21, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
A great listener, asks many thought provoking questions, offers great perspective without pressing her opinion. I am so grateful for her!
Written on Feb 28, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 2 months on issues concerning relationship
Dr. Shari is an amazing therapist. I feel very heard when speaking with her. She treats me with nothing but respect, compassion, and kindness and challenges me when I need to be challenged.
Written on Feb 24, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is easy to talk to and really listens to you. She makes you feel seen and heard!
Written on Feb 15, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
She’s very understanding
Written on Feb 09, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 3 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
My first session with Dr. Barfield was great. It was only 45 minutes long and I felt so good afterwards. She was a good listener and made me feel heard. I really am looking forward to our next session.
Written on Feb 08, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
She listens and gives me constructive advice. She relates without faking it.
Written on Feb 05, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
Is amazing and would love to see her again
Written on Jan 30, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 1 month
She is a good therapist.
Written on Jan 22, 2023 after therapy with Shari for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
My first meeting with Dr. Shari was what I needed to weed out the different voices in my head and listen to my own intuition about a dating situation. I felt heard and validated. It was such an easy process to get in touch and set up an appointment with her.
Written on Nov 22, 2022 after therapy with Shari for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship
Dr. Shari is so very kind and patient with my boyfriend and me! She makes us think but also makes us laugh. This is my bf’s first experience with therapy, and Dr. Shari is making it an experience that he appreciates rather than avoids. ❤️
Work with me!
